Packing & Distribution Operative
Temporary until September with a high possibility it will move to permanent.
Site Based, Part Time, 20 hours, Monday to Friday 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Rugby Head Office
Your new Company:
Häfele is an internationally trusted name supplying furniture fittings, ironmongery and hardware to the trade. We are recognised for our extensive range and quality of product as well as our expertise in the industry and excellent customer service.
Your new role:
We are looking for a reliable and detail‑focused Distribution & Packing Operative to join our warehouse team on a brand-new part‑time evening shift. This is a varied, hands-on role combining distribution of picked goods with final inspection and packing to ensure customer orders are dispatched accurately, safely, and on time.
In this dual-role position, you will support both the distribution and packing stages of our operation. You’ll be responsible for distributing picked goods to the correct assembly points, carrying out inspections against packing lists and special instructions, and completing the secure packing of finished consignments ready for despatch.
You’ll play a vital part in ensuring product accuracy, quality, and compliance, while working to tight timescales in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Distribution Duties
- Distribute picked goods to the correct locations in line with picking and product labels
- Inspect picked goods in accordance with packing lists and any special inspection instructions
- Break down pack unit quantities to meet individual order requirements where necessary
- Identify and report any discrepancies or product non‑conformances, completing the required paperwork
- Operate conveyor systems safely and correctly as instructed
- Maintain awareness of restricted areas, machinery, and equipment
- Ensure your work area, equipment, and surrounding areas are kept clean and tidy
Packing Duties
- Carry out final inspections of distributed orders to ensure full conformance to customer requirements
- Follow special packing or customer-specific instructions where required
- Securely pack inspected orders to prevent damage or loss during transit
- Clearly identify packed consignments with the correct packing list information for despatch teams
- Take responsibility for workstation equipment and general housekeeping duties
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Previous warehouse experience (distribution, packing, or similar roles)
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- A methodical approach with a strong eye for detail
- Ability to work accurately under time pressure
- Adaptability to changing priorities and workloads
- Working knowledge of warehouse systems (e.g. SAP) is desirable
- Strong awareness of health & safety practices
What you’ll get in return:
Competitive Salary: Enjoy a starting salary of £13,988 / £13.45 per hour, with the added potential to earn an annual bonus of up to 3% of your yearly pay.
Benefits including:
- Holiday of 23 days’ basic + 8 bank holidays in a complete year, increasing to 28 days basic with our length of service programme
- Health Cash plan scheme; Claim back up to £765 annually for medical and wellbeing costs for yourself, and up to £470 for dependent children. This covers a wide range of treatments including dental, optical, therapy, and wellbeing costs, with the added option to increase your level of cover and add another adult.
Additional benefits include:
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support and guidance for you and your family
- 24/7 GP phone service for easy access to medical advice
- Quicker access to medical scans and surgical procedures
- Counselling services
- Discounts on gym memberships to help you stay active
- Hospital treatment insurance
- Huge range of shopping, restaurant and activity discounts
- Enhanced Pension Scheme to secure your financial future & regular financial awareness initiatives
- Life Cover – providing financial security for your loved ones.
- Take advantage of discounts on company stock.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Make your commute greener and healthier. Save up to 47% on the cost of a new bike and accessories, and spread the payments in a tax-efficient way.
- Volunteering Days: 2 full days per 12 month period paid to volunteer at a registered charity and give back to the community
This is a part-time, temporary to permanent position. Core hours of work are 4:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Shortlisting and interviews for this role will take place while the advert is live; the vacancy will be closed as soon as the successful candidate is appointed. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible. We are committed to equal opportunities
At Häfele UK, we’re proud to be a Living Wage accredited employer, demonstrating our commitment to fair pay and the wellbeing of our people. This means every member of our team earns a wage that meets the real cost of living – not just the government minimum – because we believe hard work deserves fair reward.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- warehousing: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
