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Warehouse Operative

Alliance Healthcare
Pay £11.90 per hour
Location Exeter
Contract time Part time

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6.6

Rated 6.6 out of 10, based on 142 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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About Alliance Healthcare

Alliance Healthcare is a manufacturer, wholesaler and distributor. They specialise in pharmaceutical, surgical and healthcare products.

Job description from Alliance Healthcare

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

Employer: Alliance Healthcare

Location: Exeter EX2 8QW

Salary: £11.90 + Benefits listed below

Hours per week: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10am to 2pm.

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the centre of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Let’s talk a little bit about what you can expect:

We currently have opportunities to join our fast-paced pharmaceutical supply chain and be a key player in serving millions of patients across the UK and shaping our company culture. We’re seeking flexible Warehouse Team Members to join us at our Service Centre in Exeter, who thrive in an exciting environment where the work we do is critical in ensuring the integrity of the medical supply chain. If you’re passionate about creating healthier futures, making a meaningful impact in your daily role and want to work with a forward-thinking team, then apply now and let’s take the next step together!

Top 5 Benefits Working With Us

  • Competitive Pension scheme where the company matches your contribution and can include death in service benefit
  • Career training, development and various internal progression opportunities, such as forklift truck licence, forum representatives, and working in other departments
  • Employee Assistance programme with free legal and financial advice as well as mental health counselling and access to trained Mental Health First Aiders at work
  • Access to Cycle to work scheme and Perks at Work, with discounts at various retailers such as Currys, Samsung, HelloFresh and more
  • Charity days for events such as Children in Need and fun activities all year-round

All sounding good so far? Fantastic! Here’s an idea of what you’ll be doing on a daily basis:

  • Replenishment of Automat System
  • Picking and packing orders on the manual picking belt, bulk, fridge and secure areas
  • Carrying out roles within transport and routing completed orders to their destination

Here’s the kind of person that would fit us best:

  • Flexible and adaptable approach to work
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to communicate well with others
  • Good visual accuracy, numeracy and communication skills
  • Committed to working in a hazard-free, world class health and safety environment

Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be capable of standing and walking for long periods of time as well as carrying out manual handling activities in line with our Health and Safety standards. Whilst Alliance Healthcare is committed to developing positive policies to promote equal opportunities in employment, we have a duty of care to ensure we do not instigate or worsen any conditions that would prevent the employee from carrying out manual handling duties.

On that basis, for this role we cannot make “reasonable adjustments” for any applicant who is unable to carry out such duties. If you are unsure as to whether this applies to your application, you must detail on your application form and discuss at interview any information you feel may be relevant.

Find out more information about us at: https://www.alliance-healthcare.co.uk/

If this appeals to you, we want to hear from you! Click apply here, submit your application and we will aim to contact you within the week.

#alliancehealthcare

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Part time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned

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

Map

Exeter

A map of the rough location for this vacancy

What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Alliance Healthcare pay warehouse operatives enough to live on?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    67% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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 Alliance Healthcare pay warehouse operatives market rates?

    Most people are paid less than average for their job.

    How we know this

    82% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do warehouse operatives at Alliance Healthcare get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    38% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Alliance Healthcare pay warehouse operatives sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    68% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do warehouse operatives at Alliance Healthcare do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    88% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do warehouse operatives at Alliance Healthcare worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    85% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get any choice of shifts

    Do warehouse operatives at Alliance Healthcare get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    68% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Needs improving
  • Hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for warehouse operatives at Alliance Healthcare to change shifts?

    Most people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    80% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it for warehouse operatives to book a holiday at Alliance Healthcare?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    50% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Alliance Healthcare managers change warehouse operatives shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    76% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it for warehouse operatives to take sick leave at Alliance Healthcare?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    61% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working as warehouse operatives at Alliance Healthcare good if you have caring responsibilities?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    60% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do warehouse operatives at Alliance Healthcare feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    52% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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 warehouse operatives at Alliance Healthcare get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    88% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful for warehouse operatives to work at Alliance Healthcare?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    69% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t enjoy their job

    Do warehouse operatives at Alliance Healthcare enjoy their jobs?

    Most people don’t enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    70% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do warehouse operatives at Alliance Healthcare recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    67% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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 warehouse operatives get enough training when they start at Alliance Healthcare?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    64% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get support to progress

    Are warehouse operatives given support to progress at Alliance Healthcare?

    Most people aren’t given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 71% 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 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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 warehouse operatives think Alliance Healthcare 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

    89% 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 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t feel well informed by head office

    Do warehouse operatives feel well informed about how Alliance Healthcare is doing?

    Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    73% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2022 and May 2024.

    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.

Find out more about working at Alliance Healthcare

What Alliance Healthcare employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    The ease of holiday

    Worst thing

    The time and not getting compensated

    4.9

    Alliance Healthcare Employee, January 2024

  • Best thing

    Break time and going home

    Worst thing

    Very fast paced and back breaking, repetitive you're stuck in the one location with no chance of upskilling to another part of the warehouse.

    5.5

    Alliance Healthcare Warehouse operative, July 2023

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  • Best thing

    Pays good.

    Worst thing

    Not managed the best and people are treated differently.

    2.4

    Alliance Healthcare Driver, April 2023

  • Best thing

    The people who work there

    Worst thing

    Treated unfairly

    7.6

    Alliance Healthcare Warehouse operative, March 2023

  • Best thing

    Support and encouragement from Seniors

    Worst thing

    Computerised HR and breaks monitor

    7.7

    Alliance Healthcare Customer service advisor, February 2022

  • Best thing

    What has to be done is meaningful.

    Worst thing

    Stressful, some higher ranked people don't respect the lower jobs.

    7.3

    Alliance Healthcare Employee, July 2021

  • Best thing

    Being out on the road

    Worst thing

    Management making work harder than it should be.

    1.8

    Alliance Healthcare Van driver, May 2021

  • Best thing

    Decent pay, 4 hour shifts, Boots discounts

    Worst thing

    Boring job, mislead management, boring environment

    5.0

    Alliance Healthcare Warehouse operative, March 2021

  • Best thing

    Job itself isn't overly difficult or stressful, good pay considering the job.

    Worst thing

    Little to no support offered from management, poor planning and organisation, employees left feeling like they are forgotten or important, virtually impossible to get the time requested off, regardless of the reason. Issues around being paid for overtime and process of querying this. Expected to come in early/stay late as required by the business but not reciprocated if you need to finish early (or even just on time sometimes)

    2.5

    Alliance Healthcare Driver, October 2020

  • Best thing

    People a work with

    Worst thing

    People talking about each other

    6.0

    Alliance Healthcare Porter, June 2020

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