Warehouse Operative
Full-Time (40 hours per week) – Permanent
Position summary:
Established in 1987 Postscript Books is an ambitious mail order, catalogue and eCommerce company based near Newton Abbot, Devon. Our aim is to provide a books and people centric workplace that rewards hard work and respects knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and care for each other and the environment. We do this by embedding a culture of learning, self-reflection and feedback, and encouraging initiative, communication and teamwork. We firmly believe that people work better together, and enjoying the company of our colleagues in the presence of our ever-changing bookshelves is a fundamental part of being at Postscript.
We are currently seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our team on a full-time basis.
Your responsibilities will include performing put away, replenishment, picking, and packing of both single and multiple orders, adhering to the expected standards. It is essential for you to have knowledge of warehousing principles and demonstrate a keen eye for attention to detail.
This is a physically demanding role which requires a high level of manual handling.
The key duties of the role are:
- Goods In / Putaway
- Picking & packing
- Replenishing stock
- Any other duties in line with the role
Skills and experience required:
- A good level of literacy & numeracy skills
- A team player
- Warehousing experience
- A clear understanding of Health & Safety within a workplace
Desirable Skills
The below skills would be advantageous:
- Flexi / Counterbalance licence
- First Aid / Fire Marshal training
Working Hours
40 hours per week, plus overtime where needed.
In addition to your contracted hours, you may be asked to work extra hours, as necessary, when needed.
Terms & Benefits
Job Type: Permanent (3-month probation)
Working hours: 40 Hours Per Week (Mon-Fri)
Our Comprehensive package of benefits includes:
- Generous 50% staff discount
- 25% discount for friends and family*
- Annual free book allowance in time for Christmas*
- Gym membership allowance*
- Free parking
- Discretionary company bonus scheme*
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Enhanced pension after 4 years’ service*
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay*
- Option to buy/sell annual leave*
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual Christmas and Summer social events
- Free fruit
- Eye Care vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme*
*Probation / length of service criteria applies
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,769.60 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
