Warehouse Operative
Coveris
26383.0-26383.0 per year
Sandars Road, DN21 1RZ, UK
Full time
The Breakroom Take
- Good employer
- Paid breaks
- Proper breaks
About Coveris
Coveris is a packaging manufacturer.
Job description from Coveris
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity with a leading packaging company? At Coveris we create and supply high performance packaging for everyday products. We are committed to providing packaging solutions that are sustainable and innovative to ensure the safety, quality and convenience of the products we use every day.
We have facilities across the UK and are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our team in Burnley.
Key responsibilities as a Warehouse Operative:
- To feed production with all relevant materials for the shift
- Print dept Kanban areas, Lam dept Kanban areas, Slitting dept Kanban areas, WIP material from Warehouse
- To assist with movement of WIP material and finished goods (FG) from Production
- WIP material to be moved to warehouse wherever indicated by Planning department and WIP Locator system to be updated for every WIP movement in and out of the warehouse
- FG pallets to be wrapped and labelled
- Pallets to be located down the appropriate gangways in the warehouse and/or put away into specific warehouse locations
- Administrative tasks to be completed in regard to movement of materials e.g. transfer sheets to be completed
- Raw materials to be returned to stock (RTS) from Production
- RTS reels to be weighed, wrapped and labelled
- SYSPRO transactions and recoding onto RTS sheet required
- Out of hours despatches
- Assist with co-ordinating dedicated couriers outside of standard office hours
- Deliveries in
- To assist unloading raw material deliveries and check goods against delivery note provided by supplier
- Prepare labels for each pallet accordingly and assist with locating in relevant racking space
- Syspro transactions required to record movements
- Picking (Despatches Out)
- Despatches to be picked against picking notes provided by Despatch Administrator
- Assist with loading pallets for despatch onto the relevant transport
- Working environment
- Assist when required with general upkeep and tidiness of Warehouse area, including full yard area
Shift Pattern: The attractive shift pattern involves working a mix of 12-hour day and night shifts working an average of 14 shifts per month.
Role requirements:
- (Essential) Experience of using reach and counterbalance trucks
- (Essential) Experience of working in a warehouse environment
- Good attendance and timekeeping
- Flexible and reliable
- Good attention to detail
Benefits:
- 33 days annual leave per year
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced Paternity Pay – 2 weeks full pay (after qualifying conditions have been met)
- Enhanced Maternity Pay – 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay (after qualifying conditions have been met)
- Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
- Health Cash Plan
- December close down
- Access to BenefitHub (Discount marketplace)
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised staff canteen
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
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do Coveris pay a living wage?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
81% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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 £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Coveris pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
36% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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.
Good
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Coveris get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
75% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Coveris pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
75% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Coveris do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
83% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Coveris worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
94% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2023 and April 2025.
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
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do Coveris workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
83% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Coveris workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Coveris?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
78% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Coveris managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
85% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Coveris?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
76% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Coveris feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
36% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
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
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Coveris get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
79% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Coveris?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
65% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Coveris enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
38% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Coveris recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Coveris?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
54% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Coveris?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 54% 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 July 2023 and April 2025.
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
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Coveris 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
73% 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 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Coveris is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
46% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.
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 Coveris employees say about their job
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Best thing
Local
Worst thing
Poor shifts and shift allowance
Multi skilled operative at Coveris, April 2025
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Best thing
The 4 days off on the 4 on 4 off shift pattern
Worst thing
Dealing with unreasonable expectations
Flexographic printer at Coveris, February 2025
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