Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative – Distribution Centre (Tankersley)

Join our team as a Warehouse Operative based at our distribution centre in Tankersley. We are looking for hard working individuals that are enthusiastic and enjoy a challenge to join our warehouse team at our Distribution Centre in Tankersley, South Yorkshire. Someone who has a strong work‑ethic, attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. In this role, you will work as part of a team within a busy chill and ambient warehouse environment.

Previous experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment may be useful, however full training will be given.

Company Shop Group is the UK's leading redistributor of surplus food and household products, enabling some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock the full potential in surplus, which may have otherwise gone to waste. The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores, and our award‑winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities.

Working with our supply chain partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good.

Shifts / hours – all roles will involve working in the chill and ambient departments. The successful candidates will be required to work bank holidays. The team operates around the clock, 24/7.

Night Shift – Vacancy A: 37.5 hours per week working Tuesday to Saturday.

Working hours:

10 pm to 6 am.

PM Shift – Vacancy B: 37.5 hours per week working Sunday to Thursday.

Working hours:

2 pm to 10 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 10 am to 6 pm on Sundays.

Vacancy C: 37.5 hours per week working Tuesday to Saturday.

Working hours:

2 pm to 10 pm (Tuesday to Friday) and 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday.

AM shift – Vacancy D: 37.5 hours per week working Tuesday to Saturday.

Working hours:

6 am to 2 pm (Tuesday to Friday) and 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday.

Location:

Company Shop Group, Tankersley Distribution Centre, Wentworth Way, Wentworth Industrial Estate, Tankersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 3DH.

Rate of pay: £12.25 per hour, paid on a four‑weekly basis. Night Premium:
Employees assigned to the night shift will receive a night shift allowance of £1.25 per hour.

• Checking goods into the warehouse when a delivery is unloaded;
• Checking for damaged or missing items and sorting stock for storage in the warehouse;
• Taking sorted stock to the appropriate storage space or arranging for the appropriate vehicle to move the stock;
• Keeping accurate records of stock on the warehouse management system so it can be located quickly;
• Ensuring that products are stored safely and labelled correctly and notifying the supervisor or manager of any items that are not correct;
• Adhering to all environmental, food safety and quality/ hygiene procedures when undertaking duties;
• Processing products through various packing lines and processes to ensure food safety, brand protection and legality;
• Using machines and equipment to process the products (may be required);
• Sorting, checking, weighing, labelling and ink‑jetting products;
• Picking orders using a hand‑held scanner from the storage space and taking to the packing teams;
• Placing stock on pallets, ensuring it is then correctly wrapped and labelled ready for delivery to the stores;
• Organising transfers and loading goods onto delivery vehicles;
• Ensuring that all areas are kept to a high standard;
• Ensuring that all paperwork is completed in a timely and efficient manner using the correct documents and system;
• Using technology to input data;
• Ensuring all Health & Safety processes are followed at all times;
• Ensuring that KPIs are achieved.

• Can‑do attitude;
• Reliability and commitment to work;
• Dedication and enthusiasm;
• Good communication skills;
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver results.

• Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 nominees;
• Annual flu injections, high‑street & leisure vouchers, and on‑site parking;
• On‑site café, free tea & coffee, and free fruit Friday;
• Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid;
• Eligibility for Costco membership, Cycle‑2‑Work, and UK fuel card discounts;
• Contributory pension scheme with death‑in‑service benefit.

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