Warehouse Operative - London

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We believe in growing together – as a united team and working towards the achievement of our vision which is to be a winning brand in the food-on-the-go market.  Greggs is a much loved and trusted brand with a strong traditional bakery heritage.  Our people are what makes our business successful.
 
We aim to provide our people with a great place to work, where they feel valued by listening, developing and rewarding them.

Pay Rates

SALARY: £18,865 - £22,638

Shift Pattern and Contracted Hours

Hours: 40

Shifts: Day - 6am  2pm or 7am to 3pm and 8.00am - 4.00pm. Weekend working 5 from 7

Contract:Permanent

Job Description

 

This is a warehouse operative role, working at our new flagship distribution centre in Enfield. You would be paid a minimum of 22.5k Per annum based on working 5 day shifts over 7 days. Including weekends. Sundays,Bank holidays and overtime are paid at premium rates. You would be expected to pick various products (Eg cases of drinks & crisps, chilled Sandwich Ingredients and Frozen goods) for our 475 shops. Working at -18c in our Freezer chamber, up to room temperature in our Ambient picking locations. PPE is provided. Once trained you would be expected to achieve set picking targets, so if you are flexible, hardworking, reliable and would like the opportunity to join us and receive our benefits then please apply.

 

Skills

• Comfortable with long periods of standing, lifting and carrying
• Ability to work in cold/frozen areas
• Legal entitlement to work in the UK (e.g. Valid VISA or Work Permit for non EEC residents)
• Flexible in availability for working hours (as may be required to work different shifts each week, or asked to work overtime)
• Have a good level of literacy and numeracy skills
• Ideally have previous food handling experience in a warehouse environment
• A Fork Lift Truck licence would be beneficial but is not compulsory.

Benefits

• Our Greggs Employee Staff Discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
• Your holiday entitlement starts with 21 days, in addition to bank holidays, which increases with service up to a maximum of 30 days after 25 years’ service. (Pro-rata for part time)
• After 6 months service you may be eligible for our profit share scheme where the company distributes 10% of its profits and allows you to share in the success of the business
• You will receive free life assurance after 1 years continuous service.  This is a death in service benefit which provides a lump sum payment equal to one years’ salary
• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages

Other benefits include:

• Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Your Application

During the application process we'll keep in touch every step of the way. We know how big a decision it is for you to apply for a job. Once you do we'll work hard to keep you up to speed on how your application is progressing. With your help, we can make your application as quick and smooth as possible.