Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Department: Warehouse & Distribution

Reporting to: Warehouse Team Leader

Warehouse Hours of work: 39 hours per week

Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm

Friday 8am – 3.30pm

Band 2 Basic – £12.28 per hour

About us:

Would you like to work for a company that manufactures textiles for top designers, or for Stage and Screen, including Harry Potter and Thor’s Cape?
Hainsworth is a historic and prestigious textile manufacturer producing textiles for the Royal Household. Hainsworth has been responsible for weaving the look of Iconic England ever since the company was established in 1783.

Many of the famous images used worldwide to celebrate Great Britain are made unforgettable through the use of Hainsworth cloth, including the striking scarlet of the Royal Guards, the ceremonial uniforms worn by the Royal Family, and the military uniforms worn during the Charge of the Light Brigade.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our fast-paced warehouse packing and distribution team. If you enjoy a physical job, working independently and being part of a team; this job could be right for you. In this role you will have a varied role dealing with the conversion of technical fabric to final product and the picking and packing of a variety of items that are manufactured within the business and received from external suppliers.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Picking and allocation of fabric products to printed pick lists
• Packing and labelling products ready for despatch
• Communication with the sales and production teams to co-ordinate customer orders
• Regular stock control of dedicated product area, ensuring accuracy and maintenance of housekeeping at all times
• Reporting and investigation of product stock discrepancies
• Use of mechanical rolling and folding machines
• Assistance with goods inwards duties; receipting and booking in of stock
• Working within team to ensure that the department is continuously improving business standards.

Necessary skills needed for the role:

• Previous proven experience working in a picking, packing and distribution/goods inwards environment (minimum 1 year).
• Computer literate, intermediate level (min)
• Ability to clearly follow written and verbal instructions.
• Have a strong eye for detail
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with a variety of departments
• The capability to remain calm under pressure
• A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
• The ability to prioritise and organise your own workload
• Basic mechanical experience.

Desirable:

• Current FLT licence
• Experience working within a textile manufacturing environment

AW Hainsworth is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits of Working at AW Hainsworth

• Holidays – 30 days including bank holidays
• Company Performance Related Bonus
• Simply Health Cash Plan (dental, optical, physio, etc.)
• Life Assurance
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits – Metro Cards
• Matched Pension Scheme
• Discounted Blanket Sales
• Commitment to Training & Development

Health and Wellbeing Benefits

• Onsite Counselling and Wellbeing Support
• Employee Engagement Events / Food Events
• Annual flu jabs

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Experience:

• warehouse: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

If this role interests you, please send your CV, accompanied by a cover letter, detailing your salary expectations and why this role interests you to hr@awhainsworth.co.uk.