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Join Gift Universe Group Limited and be part of the festive magic that brings joy to customers across England, Scotland and Wales during the most wonderful time of the year.

Are you self-motivated and hardworking? Are you looking for seasonal work in the run up to Christmas? We have the job for you.

We are recruiting on behalf of our client Gift Universe Group Limited who is based in Hull. Gift Universe have stores that are spread across England, Scotland and Wales and also have numerous concessions in place like Hamleys and Selfridges. Also, just like an eccentric relative, Gift Universe like to pop up at Christmas! Our client will open an additional 30+ pop-up shops just for the period making sure that we're as present as Father Christmas himself. With all that in mind our client are looking to expand the team for the festive push and have over 20 immediate opportunities for weekends and odd shifts available that could suit your needs for warehouse operatives. Our client is searching for successful candidates that are reliable, flexible and motivated, which could even lead to a permanent opportunity in the New Year.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be physically fit due to the nature and responsibilities of the role
  • Reliable, well-mannered, dependable and have a good absence and timekeeping record
  • Conscientious, enthusiastic and willingness to meet deadlines
  • Work on your own initiative and work well in a team
  • Proactive with a desire and attitude to learn and develop
  • An excellent attitude towards Health and Safety and will be expected to work at a high standard
  • Experience with working in the industry is advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

A warehouse operative role provides a varied work day that includes:

  • Assisting with the unloading of vehicles and the checking in of stock
  • Sorting and placing materials or items on to racks, and shelves
  • Collecting items from throughout the warehouse, preparing and completing warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to a schedule
  • Performing warehouse inventory controls via scanner and/or through a computer
  • Stock counting and location checks

As a warehouse operative you will be working both alone and as part of a team with efficiency and commitment to complete your work and strive to maintain the business performance targets.

This role best suits upbeat individuals who enjoy working systematically and productively. The busy and energised environment relies on organisation and efficiency and with so much ground to cover in the line of duty it is important to ensure that you have a moderate level of fitness to enable you to comfortably carry out your tasks.

Picking and packing products can involve a substantial amount of manual handling including bending, stretching, stooping, stepping, reaching and lifting. Having a good range of mobility is important to ensure you can work safely within health and safety regulations without placing undue strain on your body.

Benefits

  • £12.21 per hour
  • Free on-site parking
  • Friendly and supportive working environment
  • Training and career progression

Shift Patterns and Pay

Days: £12.21 per hour
06:00-18:00

Nights: £12.21 per hour; after 23:00 £13.21 per hour
18:00-06:00

Benefits:

  • Free parking

Work Location: In person

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