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Warehouse Operative - Day Shift
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Warehouse Operative - Day Shift
Warehouse Operative - Day Shift
Location: Castlewood CDC, Castlewood Business Park, South Normanton, NG17 1JF
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (5 days over 7, including weekends) Shift times: 6am – 2pm
Salary: £12.89 – £14.83 hourly rate (£12.89/hr base rate, + £1.94/hr weekend shift allowance) plus great benefits
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
We’re seeking Warehouse Operatives to work at our Castlewood depot. This is an introduction-friendly role—no experience is required, as all training is provided. It comes with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
This is an active role focused on daily targets, ideal for those who enjoy physical activity while earning. Pick-up and movement tasks will keep you engaged!
Responsibilities
As a Warehouse Operative, your key duties will include:
- Picking and packing stock for retail orders, handling:
- Frozen
- Chilled
- Ambient products
- (Using appropriate manual handling equipment)
- Loading and unloading delivery vehicles with cages and pallets
- Distributing products to their correct storage locations in the warehouse
- Collaborating within a team to drive and achieve key performance targets
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Requirements
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
- The ability to comfortably perform manual tasks and repetitive movement
- Strong communication skills for teamwork and coordination
- Commitment to working as part of a team
- Motivation to work toward targets and deadlines
- Well-developed organisation skills for efficient warehouse operations
No prior experience is needed—just enthusiasm!
Benefits (Because You’re Worth It)
At The Co-op, your role extends beyond a job—it’s becoming part of a purpose-driven family.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Fair pay: Competitive hourly rate + weekend shift allowances
- Holiday: From 30 days per year (including bank holidays)
- 30% discount on ALL Co-op branded products in-store
- Pension: Employer contributes up to 10% of your salary
- Stream: Early pay access via an app—earn a % of your wage as you work
- Support: Free employee assistance programme covering health, finance, and wellbeing
- Access to credit unions for savings and loans (including deposit and season ticket loans)
- Free eye tests every 2 years
- On-site facilities:
- Subsidised canteen
- Free parking
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Values at Co-op
Co-op believes in more than a job—it’s about belonging.
- We are building diverse, inclusive teams reflecting the communities we serve
- Every voice matters—we welcome applicants from all backgrounds
- Proud Disability Confident employer, offering interviews to applicants meeting the minimum criteria
Additional consideration during recruitment will be given to:
- Veterans
- Reservists
- Military families
Application Process
Before completing your application, familiarise yourself with our process:
- Online assessments (~20 mins) Required as part of the application
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