Summer Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are on the lookout for a temporary summer staff , to join our warehouse team. The position will last between 12 weeks from June to early September.
We are an established school uniform supplier based in the North West and Yorkshire. Our aim is to provide a modern and friendly uniform service for parents and schools alike. The Whittakers brand has been synonymous with quality and value from the beginning and we are dedicated to maintaining the high standard of service expected from us by parents and schools.
The Warehouse is a fast-paced environment, with manual handling involved whilst unloading and sorting the stock. If you have an energetic and bubbly personality, then the role will suit you perfectly.
The vacant position is for various shifts Monday - Sunday, between the hours of 9 am and 5.00 pm.
CANDIDATES MUST BE AVAILABLE TO WORK ALL OF AUGUST. ANYBODY WITH HOLIDAYS/TIME BOOKED OFF IN THIS PERIOD WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CANDIDATES MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS.
Key Responsibilities
- The sortation of various types of packages
- Manual handling including potentially heavy items
- Inventory Checking
- Picking orders
- Quality control
- Ensure you play a part in ensuring a safe working environment
Person Specification
- Good team player
- Reliable and flexible
- Good timekeeper
- Knowledge of safe handling of goods
- Able to manual handle potentially heavy goods
- Good attention to detail
Full training will be given for this position and no previous experience is necessary.
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 weeks
Salary: Up to £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Blackburn BB1 5UD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Summer Warehouse Operative roles across Whittakers Schoolwear's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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