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Are you looking for Warehouse work in Burton upon Trent? If so, then we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us at Boots.

We are looking for Warehouse Operatives on day and night shift with the ability to perform various warehouse tasks in a busy, fast-paced environment.

At Boots, it’s all about working as a team – our people are the heart of what we do. Our Warehouse Operative team play a crucial role in ensuring customer online orders are processed with the support from our multi-million-pound automation.

Shift patterns currently available:

  • 4 on and 4 off - Days 10:00-22:00 Nights 22:00 – 10:00

  • Rotating 8-hour shift pattern 06:00 – 14:00 and 14:00 – 22:00

  • Fixed nights 8-hour pattern 22:00 – 06:00

  • All shift patterns will include weekend working

    PAY RATES

  • Days £12.21 going up to £12.60 after 12 weeks

  • Nights £12.74 going up to £14.49 after 12 weeks (paid from 22:00 – 06:00)

    Transport

  • Warehouse is located close to Burton Train station

  • X11 bus from Birmingham area – Pick up points from Perry Barr, Erdington, Castle Vale directly to Boots Burton warehouse.

  • Bus transport from Wolverhampton train station and Walsall town centre to Boots Burton.

    Warehouse Operative Benefits include:

  • On-going, long-term work with opportunities to apply for permanent roles

  • In house MHE training available

  • 28 days holiday increasing to 33 per annum after 12 weeks service

  • Hot Food Canteen

  • Regular Boots product goody bag sales and special events

  • Stakeholder pension scheme

  • Full training is available, no experience is necessary

  • Overtime available

  • State of the art warehouse with brand new automation and robotic technology

  • Array of in the moment, weekly and monthly Recognition Scheme

    If this sounds like a good fit for you then please click apply now

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