Job Role - Warehouse Operatives-Night Shift Driver
Location - Burton on Trent
Salary - £14.74 plus driver allowance
Working Hours - 37.5 per week (Your working hours will be outlined in your contract of employment.)
The DC operates 5 days over 7 (including weekends), Rotating Shifts.
Colleagues are expected to be flexible and be able to work across
6 or 7 days as required.
Creativity is at the heart of who we are at Hobbycraft. When you join our team, you’ll be surrounded by talented, creative people who share that passion. We believe that collaboration and a willingness to explore new ideas help everyone feel connected and part of something meaningful.
Duties will include
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Ensuring replenishment completed in line with daily requirements using the Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE).
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Accurate picking, packing and dispatch of a range of Hobbycraft products.
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Manual handling and palletising of goods, both in-bound and out-bound.
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Loading and unloading vehicles, both manually and by using Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE).
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Ensuring all duties are carried out safely and in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) having received appropriate training.
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Training will be given on the operating of MHE as appropriate.
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Ensuring a clean and safe, hazard free warehouse.
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Demonstrate and embrace Hobbycraft’s core values and principles.
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To develop productive working relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues, managers and all other personnel.
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To undertake all duties whilst wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform provided.
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To assist in other duties as reasonably requested by the Warehouse Management team.
Skills and experience
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Hold the appropriate licence to operate MHE- AITT / RTITB / ITSAR
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Show attention to detail and the ability to follow processes and procedures accurately
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Numerical skills.
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Good understanding of the English language, both written and verbal
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Be a team player and demonstrate positive thinking
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Be able to lift up to 15kg
Salary & Benefits
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33 days holiday including bank holidays pro rata, which grows with you during your time with us. You will also get a day off to celebrate your birthday
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Access to a personal pension scheme (4% contribution matched by us)
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Option to join Hobbycraft pension scheme offering x2 life insurance
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40% colleague discount
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Employee Assistance Programme, for overall wellbeing for you and your family including financial advice and up to 6 counselling sessions
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Long service awards to thank you for your time spent with us
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Cycle2Work scheme
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Discounted gym membership
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Fundraising events for our charity partners and an annual charity volunteer day
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Vouchers for free eye tests for VDU users
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Access to a range of high street discounts
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Access to a Health Cash Plan
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Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay
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Access to learning and development opportunities to help you grow.
We pride ourselves on an inclusive environment, so you can truly be you and enjoy your time at work. We also prioritise wellbeing, offering a range of support and initiatives designed to help you feel and perform at your best.
At Hobbycraft we celebrate the joy of crafting, and we celebrate all of our colleagues and customers. As a retailer we have a diverse Colleague base from a broad range of all communities. Our colleagues are recruited for their skill, passion, love of craft and customer service, which is also reflected in our customer base. It is this skill and love of crafting which defines them. Hobbycraft, is an equal opportunity employer who takes equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging very seriously, we regularly review our policies and practices to ensure not only compliance, but also best practise from an employment perspective.
Hobbycraft are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to equal and fair treatment for all colleagues or potential colleagues irrespective of race, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origins, religion or belief, disability, age, gender, marital or family status.
We’re here to help you create
Our passion for craft is at the centre of everything we do. This is reflected in our creative and knowledgeable Hobbycraft store colleagues, who are always on hand to help, and our vast, carefully selected range of quality products. Throughout the year, we also host a variety of workshops and demos in stores and online, designed to give everyone the opportunity to master a new craft or refine a beloved one.
We're here to support everyone on their crafting journey, from mums looking to encourage their creative kids, to student artists, expert knitters, model making hobbyists and more! Why not come into your local Hobbycraft store today and find the perfect craft for you?
