Despatch /Warehouse Operative – Full Time
Job Description
Job title: Despatch /Warehouse Operative – Full Time
Company: Markey Group
Job description: Markey Group consists of several specialist subsidiary companies and brands including;
- Premiere Kitchens, a manufacturer of kitchens and furniture
- Markey Construction, one of the UK’s leading regional construction companies
- Student Digs, which manages and maintains high-quality student accommodation.
- Parkview residential care homes
With its unique combination of knowledge and experience, Markey Group is ideally placed to meet all property related needs.
Dedicated to quality and service, the Group operates across a broad range of sectors and our client-focused approach, coupled with our attention to service and quality has been the focus and drive of our success.
Markey Group’s Vision, Mission and Values
Markey Group’s vision strapline is ‘creating tomorrow’s environments’, which to us means creating sustainable environments where people and businesses can flourish. As our businesses are so diverse, they have each set their own mission and strategies that align with the Group’s overall vision. However, all of our businesses value the same set of qualities in the PEOPLE we work with. These are outlined in section 3 of this document.
We are looking for an experienced despatch/warehouse operative to join our Premiere team.
The Despatch Operative is responsible for making sure all orders are despatched for delivery to our customers 100% correctly. The role involves being part of a proactive effective team, improving efficiency, increasing and maintaining productivity.
Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment. Work involves frequent lifting of materials and product, so a reasonable level of fitness is required. Some machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment. These include lumbar support belts and safety boots, that must be worn at all times. Uniform and any protective clothing must be worn. No loose-fitting clothes or jewellery are permitted.
This is a full time job – 37.5hrs – Monday to Friday. You will be required to work overtime when needed and must be flexible with working hours.
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Ability to follow company procedures
- Good knowledge of health and safety
- Keen team player
- Good social skills
- Positive attitude
- Shows a willingness to learn
- Counterbalance forklift licence (desirable)
What we can offer you:
- Hourly rate of £10.90 per hour
- Overtime paid at a rate of 1.33 (weekdays) or 1.66 (weekends)
- Company Pensions Scheme
- Life Assurance ( 2x Salary)
- Health Shield Membership and Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to a range of employee discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays and much more
- Free parking on site.
Salary: £10.90 per hour, plus 10% shift allowance on basic hours.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
