Job Introduction
Based at our Head Office and Distribution Centre at Axis Business Park, Portal Way, Gillmoss the site supports our network of Home Bargains stores.
The site runs 24/7 and the available contract is for 37.50 hours a week working any 5 days from 7 - this will include working weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
Available shifts:
Days:
- Rotating 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm with fixed weekday rest days - for example, if your allocated rest days are Monday and Tuesday, in one week you will work Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 2pm - 10pm, in the following week (from the Sunday) the same working days will be worked on the 6am - 2pm shift.
Nights:
- 10pm - 6am fixed rest days
Suitable applicants will be reliable with a hands on approach to work.
General warehouse duties include using headsets to receive picking instruction, operating Order Picking Units (OPUs), undertaking Pedestrian Picking and Secure Picking and involves considerable manual handling.
This is an excellent opportunity for those who enjoy working to targets in a fast-paced environment looking to start a career in warehousing and distribution.
Job Overview
- Complete general warehouse duties including picking, de-kit, loading and decant
- Follow instruction and adhere to health and safety practices and procedures
- Work towards achievement of pick rate and other KPI targets
- Previous experience is not essential as full training will be provided
Minimum Criteria To Apply
- Good communication skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to work to targets
- Able to work well under pressure and to tight timeframes
- Available to work weekends as part of the normal shift pattern (Saturday and Sunday)
- For insurance purposes, applicants must be at least 18 years old
For applications to be considered, applicants are required to have a complete and up-to-date Home Bargains Careers Centre profile and to respond to the job application questionnaire when prompted.
Applicants that are invited to attend a face-to-face interview must present original documentation demonstrating their eligibility to work in the UK, along with other specified documents.
Please note, as we expect to receive a high volume of applications for this vacancy, you are advised to submit your fully completed application at the earliest opportunity, as the closing date may be brought forward.
About The Company
TJ Morris Limited trading as Home Bargains is a privately owned family run discount retailer selling top brands at the lowest possible price on the UK high street.
Having started 45 years ago in Liverpool our customers continue to be at the heart of everything we do and throughout our 580 stores we have over 5 million customers each week.
With plans to increase our store portfolio to 1,000 stores throughout the UK we are a fast-paced retailer opening 50 stores a year (nearly one every weekend) - and we wouldn't have it any other way!
Package
- £11.13 per hour
- Plus £2.74 hourly night shift allowance (assigned to and working 10pm - 6am) equivalent to £13.87 per hour
- Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours worked
- 5.6 weeks paid holiday per year including bank and public holiday allowance rising to 6.6 weeks upon 5 years' service
- Contributable Company pension scheme
- Subsidised onsite Health and Fitness Centre
- Subsidised canteen
- Free car parking
- Preference to promote from within
- Access to social and sporting events
- 10% store discount
Employee benefits
MyHB employee benefits platform with access to:
- Retail and leisure discounts plus hundreds more
- Free Financial Advice
- Bank your savings into an ISA
- 24/7 confidential counselling and advice line
- Low cost voluntary insured health plans