Warehouse Operative

at  Cancer Research UK

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

• Warehousing, logistics, or retail stock processing background within fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure ensuring to meet targets and standards.
• Excellent eye for detail with a proven ability to work effectively under pressure whilst maintaining high standards.
• Ability to build collaborative and effective relationships with internal teams.
• Proven ability to work on own initiative and assess priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Flexible and willing to perform other tasks outside of your role to support the team when required.
  Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
  Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
  Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
  Human : Act to have a positive impact on people
  Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
  We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
  If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Internally this role is known as a Regional Distribution Centre Assistant, here is a full job description .
For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us at recruitment@cancer.org.uk .
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Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk or 0 20 3469 8400 as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks

WE ARE PROFESSIONALS WITH PURPOSE, BEATING CANCER EVERY DAY. BUT WE NEED TO GO MUCH FURTHER AND MUCH FASTER. THAT’S WHY WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TALENTED, SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, SOMEONE LIKE YOU.

As part of Cancer Research UK’s Retail & Ecommerce Growth Strategy, we are proud to have four distribution hubs and online marketplaces across the UK. Our aim is to reach an income of £96 million over the 10 years, directly contributing £53 million to Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research. As our trading operations expand, so does our marketplace and eCommerce presence. Sustainable and preloved fashion is on the rise, with the online resale market due to be worth $36bn by 2024 and bigger than fast fashion by 2029, at $64bn. Therefore, this is a key area for us and a real opportunity to bring in more money towards our mission.
We’re looking for a proactive Warehouse Assistant to support our drivers and c.80 Cancer Research UK shops and superstores. You will support by sorting and ticketing end-of-line and donated textile and fashion stock before dispatching them to our stores while ensuring to maximise their income value towards our life-saving mission. Our Team process 600 units (c. 110 bags of donated stock) per week. Furthermore, you will collaborate with the team working together to support all aspects of our mission, ensuring all stock processing and fulfilment is delivered effectively and efficiently as scheduled.
This is an opportunity to work in your local area for one of the UK’s most trusted brands as part of a collaborative team while handling a variety of pre-loved and both low and high-value fashion and textile items. We can offer you a purpose-driven role with 25 days of annual holiday + public holidays, paid sick leave, and career progression opportunities across the whole organisation.