Warehouse Operative
Mach Recruitment
£11.70 per hour
Harlow
Full time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About Mach Recruitment
Mach Recruitment is a recruitment agency. They specialise in jobs in food production, warehouses and manufacturing.
Job description from Mach Recruitment
We are hiring Warehouse Operatives in Harlow, CM19
£11.70 per hour
Immediate Start!!
Experience preferred but not needed
Shift patterns:
Monday to Friday 0600 1400 40 hours per week
Monday to Friday 1400 - 2200 40 hours per week
Sunday to Thursday 0900 1730 - 42.5 hours per week
Tuesday to Saturday 0900 1730 42.5 hours per week
Permanent contract eligibility available after 6 weeks
Mach Recruitment are recruiting several Warehouse Operatives, for a large logistics warehouse and distribution site in Harlow CM19.
The role:
As a Warehouse Operative you will be working within a warehouse environment, and your duties can be as follows:
Picking and packing
Goods in
Inbound
Outbound
General housekeeping
Stock
As a Warehouse Operative you will need the following:
Be available for immediate start
Good attendance and timekeeping
Have good attention to detail
Be able to work 8 hours per shift
Be able to travel to Harlow - CM19
Good English is needed, reading and speaking
The Benefits:
Excellent hourly rates
Weekly pay
Friendly team-based work
Free parking (on and off site) / Bicycle stands
Accessible by Bus
35 mins from Harlow town train station (walking)
Mach Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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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Okay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Mach Recruitment pay warehouse operatives enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
50% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 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 £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Mach Recruitment pay warehouse operatives market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
69% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 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.
Okay
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Only some people get paid breaks
Do warehouse operatives at Mach Recruitment get paid breaks?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
How we know this
57% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Mach Recruitment pay warehouse operatives sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 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.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do warehouse operatives at Mach Recruitment do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
81% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
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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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do warehouse operatives get of their shift pattern at Mach Recruitment?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 92% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 8% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and August 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do warehouse operatives at Mach Recruitment worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
71% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
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.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do warehouse operatives at Mach Recruitment get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
57% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for warehouse operatives at Mach Recruitment to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and September 2023.
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
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to book a holiday at Mach Recruitment?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
64% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and September 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
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Mach Recruitment managers change warehouse operatives shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
73% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
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.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to take sick leave at Mach Recruitment?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and September 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.
Needs improving
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do warehouse operatives work the same number they are contracted for at Mach Recruitment?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
70% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and September 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do warehouse operatives at Mach Recruitment feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
46% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and September 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
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Most people get proper breaks
Do warehouse operatives at Mach Recruitment get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
86% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 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.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for warehouse operatives to work at Mach Recruitment?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
71% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t enjoy their job
Do warehouse operatives at Mach Recruitment enjoy their jobs?
Most people don’t enjoy their job.
How we know this
73% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 2023.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do warehouse operatives at Mach Recruitment recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
75% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 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
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Only some people get enough training
Do warehouse operatives get enough training when they start at Mach Recruitment?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are warehouse operatives given support to progress at Mach Recruitment?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 93% 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 September 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.
Okay
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do warehouse operatives think Mach Recruitment head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
67% 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 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2021 and August 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do warehouse operatives feel well informed about how Mach Recruitment is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
75% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2021 and September 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 Mach Recruitment employees say about their job
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Best thing
the friends you make
Worst thing
very hot
Employee at Mach Recruitment, July 2022
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Best thing
Meeting new people
Worst thing
Management
Wearhouse operative at Mach Recruitment, March 2022
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