Warehouse Operative (3403)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Whittlesford, near Duxford, Cambridgeshire CB22 4FZ and Papworth, CB23 3WA
Salary: £11.76 - £23.52 per hour
Contract: Temporary
Definitely not your usual warehouse role
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. Group Print & Operations is responsible for fulfilling the assessment needs of 8 million customers in over 170 countries and sits at the heart of the organisations continued success.
Customers are supported throughout their educational journey; from receiving their exam papers, to completed papers being processed and finally receiving their well-earned exam certificate. Pretty important stuff, I think you'll agree.
And none of this would be possible without their warehouse operative's excellent attention to detail, ability to work with technology and accurately follow procedures. Integrity is really important too, given the highly sensitive content of the exam papers they process.
If you think you could be the next great addition to the team, then take a look at the long list of benefits we can offer you:
- A great working environment; supportive, friendly, clean, COVID secure and fully committed to Health and Safety
- A range of set shift patterns
Whittlesford
- Days: 8.30am - 4.15pm, Monday – Friday
- Rotation: 6am - 1.30pm and 1.30pm - 9pm, Monday – Friday
- Nights: 10pm - 6am, Monday - Friday
- Night shift allowance
Papworth
- 4-day week: 7am – 4.30pm, Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday (34.5 hours compressed)
- Flexible working available
- Early finish on a Friday
- Full induction, site tour and support throughout your assignment (so don't worry if you don't have previous warehouse experience, it's helpful but not essential)
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Free tea and bean to cup coffee
- Casual dress
- Protective footwear and high vis clothing provided
- Opportunities to pursue a permanent placement
- Up to 28 days holiday pay plus Bank Holidays
- Access to multiple money saving discounts on fashion, electronics, holidays and groceries
- Access to onsite fitness facilities
- Online wellbeing and support programme
How to apply:
Please click on the link to apply via Adecco – https://www.adecco.co.uk/featured-employers/cambridge-assessment/
We look forward to receiving your application.
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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: Education Support & Training Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative (3403) roles across Cambridge University Press & Assessment'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 Education Support & Training Services.
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 £12 - £24 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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