Warehouse Operative - Live
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Us
PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution is a national full-line pharmaceutical wholesaler with ‘Four Nation’ coverage in the UK and a network of nationwide Distribution Centres. PHOENIX distribution centres are ideally located to best support our customer’s daily requirements and our local teams are supported by centralised corporate functions at our Head Office in Runcorn, Cheshire.
We pride ourselves on delivering a high quality supply chain service across our business. All distribution centers are MHRA accredited and comply with ISO Quality and Environmental standards. PHOENIX has continued to expand its business by providing outstanding UK wide distribution as well as developing innovative and forward thinking services to manufacturer partners, customers and patients. Our overarching strategy of ‘delivering health’ has enabled us to influence key segments of the healthcare system across primary and secondary care which includes pharmacy, GPs, hospitals and niche markets.
The Role
We are currently looking for a Warehouse Operative within our Birmingham Distribution Centre.
Working within a busy pharmaceutical warehouse environment you will be accurately assembling customer orders, efficiently picking customer orders for shipment and ensuring that the correct number and type of product is loaded and shipped on time. You will need to meet minimum productivity and quality standards and comply with policies and legal requirements in relation to the role.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Tuesday from 4pm till 1am, Wednesday 4pm till 12am, Thursday 4pm till 11:30pm, Friday 4pm till 10:30pm. With 1 in 2 Sundays from 7am till 12pm.
ANY HOURS WORKED BETWEEN 10PM - 6AM, YOU WILL RECEIVE 25% UPLIFT
Public Transport is not available after 10pm, own transport is required in order to be able to attend this shift pattern. Please take that into consideration when applying.Requirements
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- Attention to detail
- Team Player
- Communication Skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
If you have previous experience of working in a warehouse environment this will be helpful but not essential for success as training is provided.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received
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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: Wholesale
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative - Live roles across PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution Limited'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 Wholesale.
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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