Warehouse Operative in Kettering

This is a temporary, full-time vacancy. Do you want to work for a company that has been independently accredited by Best Companies Ltd as an Outstanding Company to work for? Do you want to work for a company that passionately cares about its colleagues, stakeholders and the planet, and is the current recipient of the prestigious Charity Retailer of the Year award? Would you like to have some amazing benefits such as a virtual GP service, fantastic pension scheme and a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays?

Due to the introduction of rotating shifts to expand our operating hours, we are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly Warehouse Operative to join our team in Kettering on a temporary basis. Our busy warehouse processes donations from our clothing banks which are delivered onto the site by our collection vehicles. Using innovative technology to process donations, we are at the forefront of textile and recycling and the role you play will be pivotal to our success.

Work pattern:

• Week 1: 06:00am – 2:30pm
• Week 2: 9:30am – 06:00pm

If you:

• Have a friendly and engaging personality
• Possess honesty and integrity
• Are self-motivated
• Have a willingness to learn
• Are able to work flexibly
• Have a keen interest in the environment and sustainability

THEN SALVATION ARMY TRADING COMPANY LTD (SATCoL) WANTS YOU!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors. Please be aware that this advert may close sooner than the closing date in extreme circumstances.

Company Benefits:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, with the ability to buy an extra week.
• Virtual GP Service: Phone consultations available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days and video consultations from 8am to 10 pm, 7 days a week.
• Excellent Pension Scheme: SATCoL offer a Defined Contribution Scheme, with the company doubling your contributions, up to 6%, and giving you Life Assurance of 3 x your normal salary.
• Company Sick Pay: This is paid from the end of your probation period and increases during your employment with us.
• Discounts: All colleagues are entitled to a 25% discount of all original, full priced products sold by SATCoL.
• Wellbeing Commitment: Our colleagues are our most important asset, and we are committed to the wellbeing of our teams being our single most important issue.

Why join Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL)? Be part of a continually developing and growing company who works tirelessly to help fund The Salvation Army’s vital work with vulnerable people in the UK by raising money. Work for a company that cares for its colleagues, stakeholders, community and environment and encourages reuse and recycling through over 240 charity shops and donation centres, and a network of around 8,000 clothing banks.

We have a strong and positive culture, led by our values ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Equality’ and our core purpose of ‘enabling mission and providing resource to help the work of The Salvation Army’. We truly CARE. We believe in empowering people; therefore, our roles offer lots of independence. Whether you are part of our front-line collections team or our central support function, we encourage autonomy and embrace new ideas.

We value every colleague, no matter what department or role you work in. Inclusivity underpins our strong team ethic and allows for collaborative working to help one another be successful. We offer a wide variety of opportunities that offer a range of exciting challenges and new experiences, where no two days are the same.