Warehouse Operative
phs
£11.16 per hour
Tamworth, Staffordshire
Full time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- People enjoy this job
- Good employer
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About phs
phs is a hygiene service provider. They provide products, cleaning and waste management services.
Job description from phs
Birch Coppice
Salary £23,212.80 - £11.16 per hour
Full Time Permanent Position, Day and Evening shifts available
Immediate Start Available
Are you a skilled Warehouse Operative?
Are you looking for a stable job in a growing company?
Do you enjoy being part of a successful team?
If so, we are looking for someone to join our Birch Coppice depot as a Warehouse Operative.
You will help us serve the needs of our customers, you will be tasked with ensuring orders are picked accurately and assembled ready for dispatch, dealing with customer collections from site and ensuring the correct stock is allocated to each order. You will be promoting our core values with great customer care and showcasing your skills and professionalism.
In return for your expertise, you will get:
- Salary of £23,212.80 (Based on a 40 hour working week Monday to Friday)
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total)
- Holiday buy and sell scheme after 6 months of service
- Career progression opportunities
- 24 hour personal welfare helpline
- Pension
- PHS Perks discount card, accepted at over 850 retailers
Are you looking for career development? You will also have access to ILM certified courses.
What can you expect as a Warehouse Operative at phs?
- You will be working with a designated Stock Controller highlighting any stock issues, damages or discrepancies
- Assisting with goods in and van loading when required
- You will promote cleanliness and safety within our warehouse
- Moving and storage of key stock, and order picking and packing
- You will be reporting damages and discrepancies
- You will be set an achievable pick rate for orders
What will you need to be a Warehouse Operative at phs Direct?
- Safety and legal compliance are a must. We welcome applications from people with a good safety record.
- Experience in a warehouse environment and a counterbalance or narrow aisle/flexi truck licence will be a benefit.
- High computer literacy will help you as you progress through your career with phs.
If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to find out more about phs Group, please visit:
https://www.phs.co.uk/
To ensure that you feel at ease throughout this process and your time with phs Group, we offer a fully diverse and inclusive culture to help you reach your full potential.
Job insights from Breakroom
Warehouse operative
Warehouse operatives take delivery of goods, and pick, pack and dispatch products
What you’ll do as a warehouse operative:
- Take delivery of goods and raw materials
- Pack and wrap goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Load goods ready for dispatch
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Night work
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
What employees say
Pay
-
Good
-
Most people are paid a living wage
Do phs pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
71% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and August 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
-
Most people are paid below market rates
Do phs pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
80% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
-
Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at phs get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
75% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Okay
-
Only some people get sick pay
Do phs pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
41% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
-
Good
-
Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at phs?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
95% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
-
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at phs?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
80% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
-
Good
-
Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at phs feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Good
-
Most people get proper breaks
Do people at phs get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
67% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Okay
-
Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at phs?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
35% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
-
Most people enjoy their job
Do people at phs enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
82% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Okay
-
Only some people recommend their team
Do people at phs recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
-
Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at phs?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Okay
-
Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at phs?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 43% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
-
Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think phs head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
95% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and November 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Good
-
Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how phs is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
69% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2021 and July 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What phs employees say about their job
-
Best thing
Not being in an office
Worst thing
The management, the pay, the conditions
phs Hgv driver, August 2020
-
Best thing
Beeing on the road
Worst thing
Information
phs Driver, February 2020
Better paying jobs in Tamworth
Better rated jobs in Tamworth
Stop scrolling through jobs that don’t fit your life!
CloseWe’ll only send you jobs that match the things you care about
No thanks, I want to apply
Applying will take you to a different website.
Type in your email to save this job
Close
Just so you know, by signing up to Breakroom you’re agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.