At a Glance
- Tasks: Pick, pack, and dispatch online orders while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists, a leading retailer in school uniforms.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, a company pension, and a day off for your special occasion.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a sustainable team making a difference in the community.
- Qualifications: 6 months warehouse experience, good numeracy, and effective communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 25380 - 31020 £ per year.
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.
- Follow workplace health and safety rules when handling goods.
- Adhere 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.
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:
- Switch off lights when the space is not being used.
- Switch off computers at the end of every day.
- If possible, avoid bringing in one-use plastic water bottles.
- Only fill up the kettle for the number of cups of hot drinks you are making.
- 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 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.
Warehouse Operative in Tonbridge employer: Monkhouse Schoolwear
Monkhouse Schoolwear is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment in Solihull. With a strong commitment to employee growth through extensive training and development opportunities, we empower our team members to thrive in their retail careers while actively contributing to our ambitious sustainability goals. Join us to be part of a progressive company that values diversity and promotes a culture of respect and collaboration.
