Total 18 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Worcester, WR5 1DD

Job Introduction

Store Location: Belfast Castlecourt

Store Hours: 42.5

With a real focus on customer experience and colleague development, our Store Managers are key to driving the success of our stores. As a store manager, you will be responsible for delivering commercial growth and developing a team culture of putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.

Role Responsibility

• You will have overall responsibility for the running of the store, focusing on customer experience, colleague development, and delivering commercial growth in line with our 5-year strategy.
• Putting the customer at the heart of everything we do you will develop a team of colleagues who live and breathe our customer promise and actively seek ways to delight our customers.
• You will coach, train and develop colleagues within your store harnessing their strengths and building on development areas.
• Be proactive in recruiting a team of Assistant Managers, Team Leaders, and Sales Assistants that reflect our values, behaviours with the required skill set to meet our business needs.
• Make commercial decisions around stock availability and merchandising.
• Actively seek contact with key stakeholders to gain a wider understanding of the business
• Providing constructive and beneficial feedback to the store team, District and Regional Managers around store performance and business opportunities to encourage continual growth.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be as passionate about celebrating our customers’ life moments as we are
• Have previous experience as a store manager within a retail environment working collaboratively with wider stakeholders across the business
• Have experience in leading and developing a team of colleagues
• Be prepared to work towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment

Package Description

About the Company

Card Factory is the UK’s leading specialist retailer of greetings cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland.  In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer.  This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. 

In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Pension
• 15% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online
• Save As You Earn scheme
• Financial Wellbeing Support
  • Financial Education Tools
  • Salary Advance
• Seasonal incentive schemes
• Retail Management Apprenticeship Programmes with local providers with access to a virtual internal network for learning together
• Discounted gym membership, mobile phone contracts, and car leasing
• Discounts across 100’s of UK retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption leave

This is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now.

For any questions email: vacancies@cardfactory.co.uk (we do not accept CVs/Applications via email)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly.

No agencies, please.

Sportswift Ltd T/A Card Factory

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We are looking for a Procurement Assistant to work from our head office in Worcester for 6 month on a fixed term contract

You will be responsible for:

• Prepare and issue small material orders
• As and when necessary, obtain material quotations in accordance with the Site Team's/Contract requirements
• Provide support into invoice dispute resolution
• Process orders using term deals
• Making card payments over the phone for small transactional requirements
• Reconcile Purchase cards with coding and upload VAT invoices
• Support Procurement with the governance process to maintain templates and liaise with relevant approvers to explain to package approvals required and obtain signatures
• Support Head of Procurement with completion of Sub-Contract award processes
• To provide a complete administration function as required
• Produce reports as required

About you

• Experience of working in the construction industry preferable but not essential.
• Some procurement or buying experience preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of prioritising a varied workload.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Friendly and helpful attitude
• Ability to ask for help

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Escape Recruitment have an excellent opportunity for experienced Warehouse Operatives with our client based on Glasgow - South - East area. Immediate start.

Key Responsibilities:

• Picking orders
• General warehouse duties.
• Checking goods are not damaged or missing items and then sorting stock for storage in the warehouse.

The successful candidate will be:

• Possess a strong work ethic and ability to manage own workload
• Motivated team member
• Helpful and positive attitude
• Reliable

Working Hours:

• Mon till Fri 8am till 4pm

An immediate start is available.

Please apply by sending your CV to Pawel Kania at Escape Recruitment.

Job description

Immediate Start available

Kenect Recruitment are please to be recruiting a Warehouse Operatives/ Van driver for our client based in Worcester. Our Client is a well known distribution company. This is a temp to perm role moving permanently after 6 weeks. The ideal candidate must have FLT experience. If your current certificate is out of date then my client will be happy to put you through a refresher course but you must be able use a FLT as at times you will be required to load a van on your own.

*All Candidates must have a British or Dual British Passport*

Must have lived in the UK for the past 5- years.

Regular Drug and Alcohol tests carried out on site.

Responsibilities:
- Perform picking and packing duties to fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Handle materials and products with care to prevent damage or loss
- Utilize a warehouse management system (WMS) to track inventory and manage orders
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment
- Stock shelves and ensure proper labeling of products

Requirements:
- Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 20KG on a regular basis
- Experience in warehouse operations preferred but not required
- Proficient in using a forklift and other warehouse equipment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order fulfillment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

- Excellent organizational and time management skills

- Must have a British or Dual British Passport otherwise you will not pass security clearance.

- Must have a driver licence with no more than 6 points for Speeding offences.

This role is mainly Warehouse with some delivery driving included.

Candidates when on call (2 people operation) will require to go to the warehouse pick the order and then deliver these to the client. Candidates will be briefed in more details during the process.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Start Date ASAP

• £26,000 per year
• Shifts can differ, anything from 06:00 - 18:00 (6am - 2pm or 10am -6pm)
• Can be on call 1 week out of 6 in the week, on call 1 week out of 3 on the weekends (very rarely you will be called out)

Any call out is at X1.5 of your hourly rate. You will not work the next day if called out but paid as normal.

All successful candidates must complete a 3 year Vetting process and require a DBS (paid by the client) The DBS must be clear and arrive before you can start. Candidate must have lived in the UK for at least the past 3 years. All Candidates must have a British passport or a dual British Passport for security clearance.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate for this role, Please apply below.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment.

We are looking for a Procurement Assistant to work from our head office in Worcester for 6 month on a fixed term contract

You will be responsible for:

• Prepare and issue small material orders
• As and when necessary, obtain material quotations in accordance with the Site Team's/Contract requirements
• Provide support into invoice dispute resolution
• Process orders using term deals
• Making card payments over the phone for small transactional requirements
• Reconcile Purchase cards with coding and upload VAT invoices
• Support Procurement with the governance process to maintain templates and liaise with relevant approvers to explain to package approvals required and obtain signatures
• Support Head of Procurement with completion of Sub-Contract award processes
• To provide a complete administration function as required
• Produce reports as required

About you

• Experience of working in the construction industry preferable but not essential.
• Some procurement or buying experience preferred
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of prioritising a varied workload.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Friendly and helpful attitude
• Ability to ask for help

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday | 12pm-8pm

Salary: £11.44 per hour

Holiday: Accrued

Role responsibilities:

• Heavy lifting!
• Parcel sorting
• Container offloading
• Use of pump truck
• General warehouse work
• Fast-paced environment
• Cutting down boxes
• Picking heavy items

Immediate Start available

*All Candidates must have a British or Dual British Passport*

Kenect Recruitment are please to be recruiting a Warehouse Operatives/ Van driver for our client based in Worcester. Our Client is a well known distribution company. This is a temp to perm role moving permanently after 6 weeks. The ideal candidate must have FLT experience. If your current certificate is out of date then my client will be happy to put you through a refresher course but you must be able use a FLT as at times you will be required to load a van on your own.

Responsibilities:
- Perform picking and packing duties to fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Handle materials and products with care to prevent damage or loss
- Utilize a warehouse management system (WMS) to track inventory and manage orders
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment
- Stock shelves and ensure proper labeling of products

Requirements:
- Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 20KG on a regular basis
- Experience in warehouse operations preferred but not required
- Proficient in using a forklift and other warehouse equipment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order fulfillment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills

- Must have a driver licence with no more than 6 points for Speeding offences.

This role is mainly Warehouse with some delivery driving included.

Candidates when on call will require to go to the warehouse pick the order and then deliver these to the client. Candidates will be briefed in more details during the process.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Start Date ASAP

• £26,000 per year
• Shifts can differ, anything from 06:00 - 18:00 (6am - 2pm or 10am -6pm)
• Can be on call 1 week out of 6 in the week, on call 1 week out of 3 on the weekends (very rarely you will be called out)

Any call out is at X1.5 of your hourly rate.

All successful candidates must complete a 3 year Vetting process and require a DBS (paid by the client) The DBS must be clear and arrive before you can start. Candidate must have lived in the UK for at least the past 3 years. All Candidates must have a British passport or a dual British Passport for security clearance.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate for this role, Please apply below.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Security Clearance - Do you Have A British or Dual British Passport
• Security Clearance -Have you lived in the UK for the past (full) 3-years

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Forklift Experience (required)

Urgently Required - Immediate Start possible.

*Must have a British or Dual British Passport*

Kenect Recruitment are please to be recruit 2 roles for our client based in Norton, Worcester. Our Client is a well known distribution company. This is a temp to perm position. We are looking for a Warehouse Operative and a Goods In Operative. Both roles you will require FLT experience

The role will require a Security Vetting and a DBS check paid by the client. The candidate must have FLT / Flexi experience. This isn't essential for your licence to be in date as you can do a refresher in-house course must you have have had experience in the past.

Security clearance - all applicants must have a British passport or a dual British passport.

Responsibilities:
- Spot check stock and update systems if required.
- Handle materials and products with care to prevent damage or loss
- Utilize a warehouse management system (WMS) to track inventory and manage orders
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment
- Stock shelves and ensure proper labeling of products

Requirements:
- Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 20KG on a regular basis
- Experience in warehouse operations preferred but not required
- Proficient in using a forklift and other warehouse equipment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order fulfillment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pay £11.48 going up to £11.78 with Flexi experience or once you have had in-house training

Hours 08.00 - 16.30 Mon to Friday

All successful candidates must complete a 3 year Vetting process and require a DBS (paid by the client) The DBS must be clear and arrive before you can start. All candidates must have lived in the UK for the past full 3-years otherwise you will not pass the security checks.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate for this role, Please apply below.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.48 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Security Clearance - Mast have lived in the UK for the past 3 full years?
• Security Clearance - Must have a British or Dual British Passport?

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (required)
• FLT: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• FLT Experience (Required)

Urgently Required - Immediate Start possible.

*Must have a British or Dual British Passport*

Kenect Recruitment are please to be recruit 2 roles for our client based in Norton, Worcester. Our Client is a well known distribution company. This is a temp to perm position. We are looking for a Warehouse Operative and a Goods In Operative. Both roles you will require FLT experience

The role will require a Security Vetting and a DBS check paid by the client. The candidate must have FLT / Flexi experience. This isn't essential for your licence to be in date as you can do a refresher in-house course must you have have had experience in the past.

Security clearance - all applicants must have a British passport or a dual British passport.

Responsibilities:
- Spot check stock and update systems if required.
- Handle materials and products with care to prevent damage or loss
- Utilize a warehouse management system (WMS) to track inventory and manage orders
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment
- Stock shelves and ensure proper labeling of products

Requirements:
- Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 20KG on a regular basis
- Experience in warehouse operations preferred but not required
- Proficient in using a forklift and other warehouse equipment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order fulfillment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pay £11.48 going up to £11.78 with Flexi experience or once you have had in-house training

Hours 08.00 - 16.30 Mon to Friday

All successful candidates must complete a 3 year Vetting process and require a DBS (paid by the client) The DBS must be clear and arrive before you can start. All candidates must have lived in the UK for the past full 3-years otherwise you will not pass the security checks.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate for this role, Please apply below.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £11.48 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Security Clearance - Mast have lived in the UK for the past 3 full years?
• Security Clearance - Must have a British or Dual British Passport?

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (required)
• FLT: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• FLT Experience (Required)

Immediate Start available

*All Candidates must have a British or Dual British Passport*

Kenect Recruitment are please to be recruiting a Warehouse Operatives/ Van driver for our client based in Worcester. Our Client is a well known distribution company. This is a temp to perm role moving permanently after 6 weeks. The ideal candidate must have FLT experience. If your current certificate is out of date then my client will be happy to put you through a refresher course but you must be able use a FLT as at times you will be required to load a van on your own.

Responsibilities:
- Perform picking and packing duties to fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Handle materials and products with care to prevent damage or loss
- Utilize a warehouse management system (WMS) to track inventory and manage orders
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment
- Stock shelves and ensure proper labeling of products

Requirements:
- Ability to lift heavy objects, up to 20KG on a regular basis
- Experience in warehouse operations preferred but not required
- Proficient in using a forklift and other warehouse equipment
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in order fulfillment
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills

- Must have a driver licence with no more than 6 points for Speeding offences.

This role is mainly Warehouse with some delivery driving included.

Candidates when on call will require to go to the warehouse pick the order and then deliver these to the client. Candidates will be briefed in more details during the process.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Start Date ASAP

• £26,000 per year
• Shifts can differ, anything from 06:00 - 18:00 (6am - 2pm or 10am -6pm)
• Can be on call 1 week out of 6 in the week, on call 1 week out of 3 on the weekends (very rarely you will be called out)

Any call out is at X1.5 of your hourly rate.

All successful candidates must complete a 3 year Vetting process and require a DBS (paid by the client) The DBS must be clear and arrive before you can start. Candidate must have lived in the UK for at least the past 3 years. All Candidates must have a British passport or a dual British Passport for security clearance.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate for this role, Please apply below.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Security Clearance - Do you Have A British or Dual British Passport
• Security Clearance -Have you lived in the UK for the past (full) 3-years

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)
• Forklift Experience (required)

Warehouse Operative

Menzies Distribution are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join us providing a first class service with out team in Norton (WR5 2PT). You’ll be working on behalf of Menzies Distribution Solutions Limited and its customers.

What You Really Want To Know:

A day in the life as a Warehouse Operatove for Menzies Distribution might include any of the following:

What will make you a great fit for this role?

Benefits:

INCLUSION

Menzies Distribution is committed to creating a fair and inclusive environment where employees feel safe, proud and valued. We encourage ways of working that treat everyone fairly and with respect, and we look to create opportunities to improve the diversity of our workforce across all areas of the business.

We seek to attract and recruit people from the widest talent pool, who reflect the society in which we work. And we aim to encourage an inclusive culture where people can feel empowered to be the very best they can be, and to reach their full potential creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.