Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
Proudly family owned, Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports has been in the business of kitting out the UK for their next mountain adventure for 90 years. The company was founded and still based in Manchester and the current portfolio consists of fourteen Ellis Brigham stores, six North Face partnership stores and two Outsiders Stores. There is also an established online business for all of our brands as well as wholesale distribution channels.
We are looking for warehouse operatives to join our team at Head Office in Salford. The successful applicants will provide an essential service to our stores and customers, and be a core part of our success as a business. We have a friendly, reliable and helpful team who strive to come into work, have a great day and head home happy.
If working for us sounds like you, please apply with a short covering letter telling us a little bit about yourself and why you think you would be a good fit with the team.
The Role
We are looking for individuals who like to keep busy, are reliable and love taking responsibility for their work. We can offer a range of flexible working options dependent on the candidate, offering up to 40hrs a week. The role involves work across various departments within the warehouse including:
· Goods In - Processing deliveries from suppliers and preparing them for retail.
· Picking – sourcing and replenishing stock for stores and online sales.
· Goods Out – booking stock out, creating delivery notes, packing boxes and loading vans.
· Despatch – fulfilling customer orders and ensuring accurate and efficient packing of goods.
The Details
- Shifts are up to 8 hours long and will be from 9am to 5.30pm as standard
- Once a successful probation period is passed you will receive a living wage of £10.90 (current) per hour
- Offered on a temporary basis of 3 months with potential to extend or move to permanent
What you’ll get from us:
· You will be valued and treated as an individual in a close family run company.
· Amazing staff discounts and pro-deals
· Charity days
· Bike to work scheme
· Clear, advanced shift scheduling with no changes in pattern
· Sociable hours
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 900-op22
Expected start date: 03/07/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Sporting Goods Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative roles across Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Sporting Goods Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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