Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists was established in 1938 and operating from 31 sites and supplying uniform to over 700 schools, is one of the country’s largest multi-channel retailers of school uniform.

We are part of a market-leading, national Group with a combined annual turnover of over £55m and ambitious plans for continued growth.

We are seeking an energetic and reliable Warehouse Operative to join us in our regional distribution centre, on full-time contracts working Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm. We are a highly seasonal business and a degree of flexibility during our peak season over the summer is essential, including weekends.

You will fulfil a range of warehousing and driving duties including:

Managing inbound stock
Picking and packing orders for distribution to our branch network
Picking and packing orders to send direct to customers
Counting and labelling stock
Assisting in the unloading and loading of vehicles
Ad hoc deliveries where required
Delivery of stock

To be successful with Monkhouse you will be positive, dynamic, professional, and collaborative. You will:

Enjoy working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
Be highly organised with meticulous attention to detail
Be self-motivated with a can-do attitude
Be a solutions-finder, interested in making things as efficient as possible using technology where applicable

To apply you will need to:

Be able to drive a van
Have demonstrable experience in a similar role
Be able to work the hours advertised, with the flexibility to increase those during peak months
Computer literate, be able to use Microsoft Word/Excel
A good standard of verbal/written English.
Ability to get yourself to work
Personal transportation would be advantageous as warehouse not on bus route.

What are my hours:

Our contracts are for 40 hour per week. Weekend working may be required in our peak period (August/September).

Where will I work? We are located in Tewkesbury right between Cheltenham, Evesham, and Tewkesbury. There is NO public transport links to our site so having your own transport is essential to the job.

Social Environmental Responsibility (SER)

We take our sustainability responsibility extremely seriously, and it is only with the full cooperation of every one of us, that we will ensure we deliver on our sustainability objectives.

Below are 5 things, we want you to build into your day-to-day responsibilities:

Switch off lights when the space is not being used.
Switch off computers at the end of every day.
If possible, avoid bringing in one-use plastic water bottles.
Only fill the kettle for the number of cups of hot drinks you make.
Dispose of waste responsibly by using our recycling processes.

Other things you might like to know

You get 1 day celebration leave.
During winter hours you get to finish at 2.30pm on a Friday.
We are B-Corp certified.

Monkhouse is committed to supporting, developing and promoting equality of opportunity and diversity in all our business activity. We value different perspectives and believe that diversity makes us stronger. We aim to provide an inclusive culture, free from discrimination and based on the values of dignity, courtesy and respect. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated in accordance with these values. Monkhouse is part of Banner Ltd which is B-Corp certified, and these values are an essential element of our culture. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the recruitment or interview process, please let us know.

This job description is a tool to help both the Company and the individual understand the main responsibilities of the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all possible tasks. Everyone is expected to be flexible in their approach and to take on tasks as reasonably requested. The Company reserves the right to change the tasks and responsibilities of the role according to business need.

Please submit your application as directed on this website. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role before applying please contact us at recruitment@banner.co.uk .

By submitting your application you agree to the retention of all information submitted through your application including contact details, CV, covering letter and interview notes for a maximum of one year from the date of your application.

Candidates submitted by agencies without express agreement will be regarded as not being represented by that agency and Monkhouse Limited, Banner Limited nor any linked or subsidiary will be liable for any fees associated with future employment of that candidate.

Driver and Warehouse Operative