Seasonal Gift Packing Operative
Are you looking for a multi-skilled role that involves order processing and assembling gift packages- then look no further!
Here at Hemingways we are looking for Seasonal Gift Packing Operatives to join our growing, friendly team. .
Who are we?
Hemingways is home to Voucher Express, VEX Rewards, Cadbury Gifts Direct, Green & Black’s and your first destination for both UK and international business gifts. Hemingways is a specialist e-commerce, sales and distribution company representing a wide range of major UK and International brands, promoting, and selling their products to consumer and corporate markets. The company employs over 150 people, and over 250 during peak trading. Hemingways is recognised as one of the fastest growing private companies in the North with turnover exceeding £200m.
Role and responsibilities-
You will be working in our confectionery warehouse responsible for packing chocolate gifts for our consumer and corporate clients. This will involve-
- Assembling gift packages, applying high standards of quality, presentation and attention to detail.
- Ability to work at a fast pace without sacrificing quality and presentation standards.
- Proactively communicate with colleagues and line leaders about issues- e.g., stock items running low.
- Use of scanning and labelling systems.
- Ensure hygiene and housekeeping standards are met and exceeded.
- Responsible for your health and safety. Plus watching out for the safety of others.
- Responsible for your own PPE and washing of it.
Job details-
Full-time hours are desirable. Our operating hours are 09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday until October after which they become 08.00-18.00 Weekend overtime will commence from November 2025 on Sundays 09.00-17.00 Weekend overtime is paid at time and a half.
Rate of pay- £12.21 per hour .
Successful candidates must be available up to January 2026.
Company benefits-
- Fitness classes.
- On-site gym.
- Employee engagement events (such as Fish and Chip van visits).