At a Glance
- Tasks: Support warehouse operations, including packing, labelling, and stock management.
- Company: Join a growing, progressive business in Chesterfield with a close-knit team.
- Benefits: Stable salary, 22 days leave, birthday off, and structured training.
- Other info: No weekends, Monday to Friday hours, and a focus on personal development.
- Why this job: Build a long-term career with genuine progression opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Reliability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are key.
Location: Chesterfield (S41)
Salary: £26,436.80 per annum
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Hours: Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00
Start Date: ASAP
About the Opportunity
Hays Recruitment are pleased to be supporting a growing, progressive business in Chesterfield to recruit two Warehouse Support staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, close-knit team environment where attitude and potential are valued as highly as experience. With a team of around 10, the business prides itself on developing its people and actively promotes from within, making this an ideal role for someone looking to build a long-term career and maybe progress into the office/operational role in the longer term.
The Role
The successful candidates will initially focus on supporting with warehouse operations; these tasks will be varied. Training will be given, but will include weighing, packing and labelling specialist products, ensuring accuracy and quality at all times. As you develop in the role, you will gain exposure to wider warehouse functions including Goods In, stock management and despatch.
The successful candidate must live local to the Chesterfield area and be able to demonstrate having held a similar type role previously.
Key Responsibilities
- Packing & Production
- Accurately weigh and pack products into appropriate packaging
- Ensure all labelling is correct and matches product specifications
- Identify and report discrepancies or quality concerns
- Complete records accurately to maintain traceability
- Store finished goods in line with FIFO stock rotation
- Quality & Compliance
- Follow food safety, hygiene and quality procedures
- Maintain high personal hygiene standards and use PPE correctly
- Work in line with health and safety regulations
- Keep the working environment clean, organised and compliant
- Warehouse Operations (following training)
- Support with receiving and checking deliveries
- Assist with stock control and storage
- Pick and prepare orders for dispatch
- Contribute to general warehouse organisation
- Support colleagues across the team as required
What We're Looking For
This role is centred around attitude and team fit. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic
- Prior warehouse experience would be advantageous.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- A positive, proactive approach
- A willingness to learn and develop new skills
- The ability to work well within a small team
- Flexibility and a hands-on mindset
- Pride in delivering a high standard of work
Desirable (not essential):
- Previous warehouse, packing or manufacturing experience
- Experience working with food products
- Understanding of food safety or quality standards
What You'll Get in Return
- Permanent role with a stable, growing business
- Salary of £26,436.80 per annum
- Monday-Friday working hours (09:00-17:00), no weekends
- 22 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Additional day off for your birthday (to be taken within your birthday month)
- Structured training and development
- Genuine progression opportunities within the business
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
Warehouse Support in Chesterfield employer: Hays Business Support
Join a dynamic and supportive team in Chesterfield as a Warehouse Support staff member, where your potential is valued just as much as your experience. With a strong focus on employee development, this growing business offers structured training, genuine progression opportunities, and a friendly work culture that prioritises teamwork and personal growth. Enjoy a stable, permanent role with competitive pay, generous leave, and the unique advantage of working in a close-knit environment that fosters long-term career advancement.
