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.

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

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

• Good numeracy skills. 

• Basic Microsoft Office skills, with training provided on all warehouse management systems.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Adhere to and promote warehouse safety practices.

• Effective communication skills.

Your day to day tasks will look like this:

• Daily pick, pack, and dispatch online orders and deliver to stores.

• Follow goods in processes.

• Following workplace health and safety rules when handling goods.

• Ahere 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.

Roles that involve direct contact with schools will require an enhanced background check (including criminal record history) as part of our standard hiring procedure.

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 hours a week, working on a monthly rota system working across Monday to Friday from 8am to 8pm, with occasional support required on a Saturday.

During our peak season (June to September), we require some flexibility to support additional hours depending on the business's 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.

Monkhouse is committed to supporting, developing and promoting equality of opportunity and diversity in all our business activity. We value different perspectives and believe that diversity makes us stronger. We aim to provide an inclusive culture, free from discrimination and based on the values of dignity, courtesy and respect. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated in accordance with these values. Monkhouse works alongside Banner Ltd which is B-Corp certified, and these values are an essential element of our culture. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the recruitment or interview process, please let us know.

This job description is a tool to help both the Company and the individual understand the main responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all possible tasks. Everyone is expected to be flexible in their approach and to take on tasks as reasonably requested. The Company reserves the right to change the tasks and responsibilities of the role according to business need.

Please submit your application as directed on this website. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role before applying please contact us at recruitment@banner.co.uk .

By submitting your application you agree to the retention of all information submitted through your application including contact details, CV, covering letter and interview notes for a maximum of one year from the date of your application.

Candidates submitted by agencies without express agreement will be regarded as not being represented by that agency and Monkhouse Limited, Banner Limited nor any linked or subsidiary will be liable for any fees associated with future employment of that candidate.