Warehouse Operative

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location: 7 North, Carlisle

Working Days/hours: Monday-Friday, 8.30am - 5pm

Holidays: 28 Days total + an extra day for your birthday!

The Role – Warehouse Operative

We are looking for a Warehouse Operative with a strong eye for accuracy to join our e-commerce business in Carlisle. Working with our active warehouse team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient flow of goods into and out of our warehouse.

Who are we?

7 North is a dynamic multi-brand ecommerce business based in Carlisle, Cumbria. Since 2012 we’ve been harnessing the potential of online marketplaces, hitting the top of Amazon bestseller lists year on year. We’re an ambitious (and friendly!) bunch, working together to design, produce, sell and ship an ever-expanding range of convenient products for everyday use – it’s all about uncomplicated practicality.

Explore our website www.7north.co.uk to learn more about our products and portfolio of brands including Lakeland Active, 55 Sport, Kilter and Thistlewood.

What you’ll be doing

As a 7 North Warehouse Operative you will be fulfilling our online orders both directly to our customers and to Amazon Fulfilment Centres to the highest standard. In this varied role, you will enjoy working as part of a team to meet our collective business goals and be able to adapt well to change. The role involves manual handling with some heavy lifting and the need to stand for long periods of time. Full health and safety training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Picking and packing direct customer orders

• Picking and preparing bulk shipments to Amazon warehouses

• Assisting in the loading and unloading of trucks & containers

• Unloading, inspecting, logging and sorting incoming goods

• Accurate storage of incoming goods and ongoing inventory management

• Safely using forklift to move goods around the warehouse (training and license will be provided following completion of probationary period)

• Maintaining a clean and organised warehouse environment at all times

• Adhering to company policies, health and safety guidelines and operational standards

What We’re Looking for – Essential Requirements

No previous experience of working in a warehouse is required - full training will be provided. Successful candidates will have:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• A flexible, can-do attitude with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• An ability to accurately follow instructions and adhere to health and safety guidelines.

• Confident communication skills and the desire to work well within a small team.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.

• Confident IT skills

• Access to reliable daily transportation to CA6 4RP (not accessible via foot)

What We’re Looking for – Desirable Requirements

• Full Car Driving License (to get to and from warehouse site, CA6 4RP)

What’s in it for you

• Sociable working hours (8.30am - 5pm)

• No weekend working

• 50% company discount

• An extra day’s holiday to celebrate your birthday!

• Employee wellbeing programme

• Free company PPE

• Onsite parking

If you like the sound of the above and fancy joining our our team- we would love to hear from you. Application is super simple, just click ‘apply now’ and include your CV and a cover letter showcasing your relevant experience.