Warehouse Recycling Operative - Northampton

The Wickes retail distribution site at Salthouse road Brackmills is a key part of the Wickes Distribution infrastructure supporting the store replenishment side of the business. We are looking to recruit a Warehouse Recycling Operative to strengthen the existing team with enthusiastic professional individuals capable of working to a high standard. As part of your development we will train you in all aspects of the role that enable us to service our operation to a high level of consistency.

The role consists of working any 5 from 7 days 40 hours a week plus overtime when required. Shifts either Days or Lates (fixed). You will be working in the Recycling Department as part of a team. This role does require you to be working outside most of the time. 

Key Responsibilities:

• To carry out all facets of recycling work as directed by the supervisor and where trained to do so.

• To carry out pallet sorting and grading to the required standard for all types of pallets in use.

• Work as part of a team in the recycling centre completing various tasks including sorting  Plastic or card on automated conveyor systems

• Operate MHE loading and unloading of Wickes fleet and contractors vehicles.

• Operate Telescopic fork lift and wood crushing machinery .

What are we looking for:

• Physically fit, able to work in a predominately manual environment.

• Ability to understand the need for excellent customer service.

• Numerate, literate.

• Receptive to training and continuous improvement.

• Able to work as an individual and in a team environment

• MHE trained  Counterbalance and Telescopic fork lift trucks

• Manual handling trained

• Knowledge of Company procedures.

What can we offer you:

In return, we offer a competitive salary package, together with 25 days holiday (increasing with service), flexible benefits package, life assurance, pension and a number of additional benefits to suit your specific needs.  But with all of this, your reason for joining our business is our family, collaborative culture, offering support for and developing each other, ‘playing for club and country’.