Warehouse Operator
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Job details Job reference ATR00000067 Date posted 16/01/2023 Application closing date Blank Location Selby - North Yorkshire Salary £11.55 per hour Package Blank Contractual hours 39 Basis Full time Job category/type Warehouse Attachments Blank Warehouse Operator Job description
Warehouse Operator/FLT Driver | Selby | Permanent
£11.55 per hour (£24,134 per annum)
We have vacancies available on our double day shift.
06.00 - 14.00 Monday to Thursday
06.00 - 13.00 Friday 14.00 - 22.00 Monday to Thursday and 13.00 - 20.00 Friday
Do you want to join an organisation that can offer you more than just a job? Are you looking to be part of an organisation with exciting growth plans?
As an FLT Driver/Warehouse Operative at VPK you will have a career. We have a structured career pathway, which means our employees can become multi-skilled and be rewarded with an increase in hourly pay up to £13.86 per hour (dependent on shift).
The Benefits
- Voluntary overtime available at enhanced rates.
- We will provide you with Uniform and PPE.
- Paid lunch break.
- Pension Scheme.
- Healthcare cash plan which includes cashback on key medical costs, such as dental etc.
- Employee Assistance Programme - available 24/7.
- Discounted rates at retail outlets.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Company Sick Scheme.
- 33 days holiday (including statutory entitlement).
- Death in service benefit.
- Ongoing development and training.
Duties
- Loading and operating dispatch lines with forklift.
- Generate paperwork/labels for all loads from available operating systems.
- Operation and Production duties including dispatch/strapping lines if and when required.
- Strapping of finished board/pallets in preparation for shipments as required.
- Participating in continuous improvements initiatives including ongoing training.
About you
- Hold a current Forklift Licence is essential - we will offer refreshers where required.
- Ideally you will have experience working in a warehouse environment.
- You will have good communication skills and demonstrate being a good team player.
About VPK
VPK is an international packaging supplier with more than 6,400 employees in 70 locations across 20 countries. Our products are manufactured to order for many blue-chip companies within the food and manufacturing sectors which makes VPK one of the packaging industry leaders.
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: Wood & Paper Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operator roles across VPK'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 Wood & Paper Manufacturing.
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 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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