Machine Operative/Packer

British Wool – Selkirk Permanent Vacancy: Machine Operative/Packer

British Wool is looking to recruit a Packer/Warehouse Operative to be based at our Selkirk Depot, with immediate start. The role is to undertake warehouse tasks/processes and packing bales of wool. The successful applicants will be working within a fast-paced warehouse environment, therefore the duties of the role can be of a physically arduous and demanding in nature.

Responsibilities: • Meet targets set for packing of bales • Ensure the baler is used in accordance with H&S and manufacturer guidelines, complete safe operating checks • Operate the WoolTrace computer system in operation whilst packing. • Ensuring good production and workflow with other departments • Transferring wool to various processes within the warehouse via skeps • Any other warehouse task commensurable to the role and depot

IDEALLY you will: • Be self-motivated, hardworking and enthusiastic team player • Have previous warehouse experience • Demonstrate a good work ethic, be conscientious of quality of work output • Excellent timekeeping and attendance • A good level of numeracy and literacy • Good communication/listening skills • Be able to implement instruction/training provided • Current counterbalance forklift truck licence (advantageous but not essential)

Working Hours: Normal working hours are: 8.00am to 16.30pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 8.00am to 15.30pm, 39 hours per week).

Benefits: • 23 days annual leave (+9 statutory) - after 2 years’ service this will rise to 28 days annual leave • Workplace Pension (minimum 3% employee contribution, maximum 6% company contribution) Pension Salary Exchange Scheme 4 x salary life assurance • Health Assured employee assistance program • Company issued workwear • Cycle to work scheme

To apply: CV and application letter in writing to be sent to Michael Sanderson, Depot Manager, via email to: Michaelsanderson@britishwool.org.uk. Closing Date for applications 17th May 2024.

The BWMB is an equal opportunities employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £24,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Selkirk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Warehouse: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/05/2024
Reference ID: SELWH1
Expected start date: 29/04/2024