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Careers at Stax

As a company, Stax has a reputation as a first-class employer with almost 50 percent of the company's entire workforce having been employed for over 10 years as well as a good handful for over 30 years.

Our Story

Stax Trade Centres has grown from just a single warehouse in the outskirts of Manchester in 1981 to a leading national multi-channel wholesaler, operating from six massive branches. With over 600 staff, Stax is at the forefront of the non-food wholesale sector with over 50,000 members. You're likely to find a Stax retailer member in almost every town or city in the UK. This means the products that move through the Stax supply chain, touch the lives of well over a third of the UK population.

Almost half of the entire Stax team have been employed for over 10 years. Our ethos has always been to promote from within, with many of our senior team rising through the ranks.

Meet our IT Director, Della Butler

Della Butler joined Stax at the age of 18 as a Shop Floor Section Assistant. Over the years, she progressed through roles in the Buying Office, becoming Group Purchasing Manager before moving to the IT department. In 2004, she was appointed IT Director.

Now leading the company’s IT systems and data management, Della heads a team of four all of whom have been promoted from within the business, reflecting our commitment to internal development.

Recruitment FAQs

With every new job, we expect you'll have questions. Here are a few of the most popular ones we get asked regularly.

How much will I get paid?
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We're a firm believer in a fair day's pay for a fair day's work. That's why we offer one of the most competitive rates of pay within the wholesale sector.

How do I get paid?
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Salaries are paid monthly directly into your bank by direct debit.

Do I get a pension?
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Yes Stax is already operating the new government auto enrolment pension scheme.

Do I get paid for sick days?
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Stax pays statutory sick pay where applicable.

Do I get staff discount?
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Our prices are already low wholesale prices, but as a Stax employee you'll receive an extra 25% discount off shelf prices.

What hours will I work?
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Stax operates a variety of shift patterns with full time staff roles being 39 hours per week.

Is overtime paid?
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For all staff who are paid by the hour, overtime is paid at time and a half.

How many holidays do I get?
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Annual holiday entitlement including Bank Holidays is 29 per year. Holiday entitlement increases with length of service up to a maximum of 34 days.

Will I be expected to send a CV in with my job application?
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Although a CV is not required for all roles, uploading a recent CV with your application is always helpful to the staff member recruiting during the application process.

Will I need to prepare for an interview in any way?
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If your job application leads to the interview stage, we'll give you any specific details you may require prior to the interview.

Will there be any opportunities for progression at Stax?
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Yes absolutely. In fact some of our directors have worked their way through the ranks from the shop floor to the board. See more about this on the Stax Story page.

Do you have a staff cafeteria?
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The Manchester, Leeds & Birmingham Stax Branches have a cafeteria that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as drinks and snacks throughout the day. The cafeteria is used by staff and customers but Stax subsidises the cost for staff who buy at reduced rates.

Stax Values

Stax now has a turnover in excess of £100m and employs over 600 staff while keeping its ‘one big family’ ethos.

The company prides itself on giving its members the highest level of service from a well-trained and helpful team of employees. No matter what their position, everyone in our team plays an active part in training so we’re all moving forward together.

Looking after our customers

Our success is totally reliant upon the success of our members; their needs are at the centre of everything we do.

Keeping everybody safe

Safety is paramount at Stax, so our safety record is first class. And we’re working hard to keep it that way.

Rewarding good work

Hard work pays off at Stax. We formally recognise and reward our staff who go the extra mile.

One big family

We're all working towards the same goal, so trusting each other and treating each other with respect is the Stax way.

Being the best we can be

If we all give our best for our members and suppliers, we'll get their best in return.

Job Vacancies

Browse our job vacancies.

Nightshift Order Picker/Packer
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Responsibilities

To be able to pick a customers order accurately and confidently using a picking device at good speed. 

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Monday to Thursday 8.45pm – 7.00am.

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Life insurance
On-site parking 

Location: Bristol

Employment: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Posted: 24/9/2024

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Warehouse Senior Section Assistant
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Key Objectives

To co-operate and support your Section manager in their objectives to achieve sales targets and customer satisfaction. In the Section Managers absence maintain and continue the operation of the section under the direction of the Assistant Branch Manager/Floor Controller.

This position is on a 2-week rolling rota:

Week 1: Mon & Tues 7.00am - 3.00pm, Weds & Thurs 7.00am - 3.30pm Friday 7.00am - 4.30pm.

Week 2: Mon & Tues 10.00am - 6.30pm, Weds & Thurs 10.30am - 6.30pm Sunday 8.00am - 4.30pm.

Then revert to week 1 hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Life insurance
On-site parking

Location: Bristol

Employment: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Posted: 24/9/2024

Apply online now
Checkout Operator
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Key Objectives

To ensure that customers invoices are accurate and that the progression through the tills runs as smoothly as possible. The Operator must be friendly and courteous but remaining vigilant to avoid mistakes being made and possible attempts at theft.

This position is on a 2-week rolling rota:

Week 1: Mon & Tues 7.00am - 3.00pm, Weds & Thurs 7.00am - 3.30pm Friday 7.00am - 4.30pm.

Week 2: Mon & Tues 10.00am - 6.30pm, Weds & Thurs 10.30am - 6.30pm Sunday 8.00am - 4.30pm.

Then revert to week 1 hours.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
Company pension
Employee discount
Life insurance
On-site parking

Location: Bristol

Employment: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Posted: 24/9/2024

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Shop Floor Assistant
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You must have the ability to multi-task and maintain professional standards at all times.

Duties include stock replenishment, assisting in shop floor merchandising and providing excellent customer service. A forklift truck reach licence is an advantage. Previous experience desirable, but not essential as full training given.
This job includes the use of industrial warehouse ladders

Shift Pattern 
Hours to be discussed at interview

Competitive Salary
Due to the volume of applications you will only hear from us if you have been successful in being selected for an interview. We are sorry we are unable to get back to everyone who may apply.

Location: Manchester

Employment: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Posted: 23/4/2024

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