Warehouse Operative

Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists established in 1938 is one of the country’s largest multi-channel retailers of school uniforms and is part of Banner Ltd the largest manufacturer of school uniforms.

We are looking for a candidate who is a team player and can offer flexible hours based on a monthly rota system.

To be successful in applying for the job you will need:

• A minimum of 6 months experience working within a warehouse and online dispatch facility.


• Good numeracy skills. 


• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications as well as warehouse management software.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Adhere to and promote warehouse safety practices.


• Effective communication skills.

Your day to day tasks will look like this:

• Ensuring all goods loaded or unloaded match the relevant paperwork.


• Storing and rotating stock according to established procedures.


• Reporting any damaged or missing goods to Warehouse Managers or Supervisors.


• Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidy and maintaining equipment.


• Following workplace health and safety rules when handling goods.


• Ensuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules, and schedules.


• Assisting with warehouse inventory controls, which typically involves using a hand-held scanner.


• Treating merchandise with care and concern at all times.


• Working at height and transferring stock from one location to another.


• Daily pick, pack, and dispatch online orders.


• Daily pick, pack and deliver to stores.

Social Environmental Responsibility (SER)

We take our sustainability responsibility extremely seriously, and it is only with the full cooperation of every one of us, that will ensure we deliver on our sustainability objectives.

Below are 5 things, we want you to build into your day-to-day responsibilities:

1. Switch off lights when the space is not being used.


2. Switch off computers at the end of every day.


3. If possible, avoid bringing in one-use plastic water bottles.


4. Only fill up the kettle for the number of cups of hot drinks you are making.


5. Dispose of waste responsibly by using our recycling processes.

What are my hours?

This is a 40 hour a week contract, working on a monthly rota system working across Monday to Saturday from 8am to 8pm.

During our peak season (June to September) we require some flexibility on supporting with additional hours depending on the businesses needs.

When can I start?

Immediately!

What’s our location?

We are located in Paddock Wood, Kent, with plenty of free parking and good transport links.

Other things you might like to know.

- During our winter hours you get to go home at 2.30 pm on a Friday.

- You get one day off to celebrate any day of your choice.

- You get a company pension.

- And so much more.