Job Description

Warehouse Operative
Canterbury
Part-time 20 hours per week (Flexible with some weekend working required and possible overtime)
Meets National Minimum Wage
We are seeking a reliable and hard-working Warehouse Operative to work in our small warehouse on a short-term basis. This fixed-term role is ideal for someone with a hands-on approach who is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment and would appreciate the flexibility we can offer regarding hours. The warehouse is accessible from 7am to 9pm via app, so this role could be fitted around other roles and responsibilities, such as studies (with some core hours to be worked with other team members).
Twin Group is an award-winning provider of education, travel, work experience, accommodation, and employment services. We offer a diverse number of life-enhancing services to our clients and every member of our team is essential in achieving this.
We run 8 Summer Schools for overseas students across the UK, and our warehouse is essential over the next couple of months as we are ordering new stock and equipment for these Summer Schools and packing it into boxes ready for dispatch to the various centres. Everything from stationery to sports equipment, staff uniform to arts & crafts!
What we require

• Previous warehouse or manual handling experience preferred, but not essential
• Good level of physical fitness with lifting required up to 25kg
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work safely and independently

Main responsibilities and duties

• Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch
• Receiving, unloading, and checking deliveries
• Stock counting and inventory control
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Use of light equipment such as a trolley and a small step ladder
• Assisting with general warehouse duties as required

What We Offer:

• Clean and tidy workplace
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Flexibility with hours the warehouse is accessible from 7am to 9pm
• On-the-job training provided

Please Note:
The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK.
Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a standard or an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, depending on the role itself.

• All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
• Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a one-hour on-line safeguarding training prior to commencing employment.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.
Disability Confident Employer
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If you are invited to interview, please advise the recruitment administrator what adjustment you would require at the interview in as much detail as possible to enable arrangements to be put into place.
We ask all applicants if they want to be considered under this scheme. By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.
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You can apply using the online service or apply by phoning Jobcentre Plus on:
Telephone: 0800 121 7479
Textphone: 0800 121 7579
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