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1118049
University of Nottingham
01/10/2026
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Casual
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Description
Role
Unitemps are acting as an Employment Business, supplying temporary workers, in relation to this vacancy.
We are a fast-paced and growing company based in Nottingham, UK with employees in the USA and Europe as well as the UK. In-house, we design and manufacture the models and rules for historical and science fiction tabletop games. Our products are sold worldwide through direct sales teams and the Warlord Games website, including pro-active newsletters and website sales activities. Our vision is simply to become the best historical wargames manufacturer in the world!
What are we looking for?
In the run up to our busiest time of year, we’re looking for Operations Operatives to work in our warehouse and factory teams during busy periods and to cover holidays within the various departments of Operations. Hours will be arranged dependant on availability of the successful applicant. The roles available will vary depending on the needs within the different departments, but activities could include picking, packing, casting or despatch duties, among others. More detail about what we need can be found by downloading the job description just to the right of this advert on our careers website.
Start Date: Flexible start date, but needed before 1st November 2026
Length of Assignment: Discuss with hiring manager
Working Hours: As required, discuss with hiring manager
Pay Rate: £12.71
Location: 1A Central Court, Finch Close, Nottingham, NG7 2NN
Dress Code: Casual
CLOSING DATE: 20/10/26 Please note that the role may close early to applications – apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Duties and responsibilities
Key Objectives
- Adhere to the safety standards explained in our risk assessments, safe standard operating procedures, training and signage
- Adhere to all quality standards and Key Performance Indicators
- Hit or surpass the targeted standards on productivity, rates of work and speed
- Be flexible in your availability and adapt to the ebbs and flows of the work requirements
- Adhere to 5S principles at all times
- Any other ad-hoc duty
More detail regarding key objectives:
- Training on all aspects of health and safety will be provided.
- There are generic safe standard operating procedures that apply to everyone, and there are specific ones for each area/department.
- Each area/department also has specific risk assessments.
- A general excellent safety culture and attitude towards all matters of H&S is essential. We expect you to attend and actively participate in all training.
- SSOPs must always be followed.
- RAs must always be adhered to.
- At all times. Towards your own work and the people around you.
- Each area/department has specific measures on quality that must be adhered to. These will be communicated at the start of a job.
- Any quality escape needs to be reported and recorded. These need to be below the specified target.
- Expectations will be clearly explained
- Errors and escapes will be recorded
- Each area/department has specific measures on productivity and speed of work that must be adhered to. These will be communicated at the start of a job.
- Good record keeping is expected and the targets need to be hit or surpassed.
Skills and experience
N/A
Location
Nottingham
Additional information
Please apply with your CV and covering letter for this role.
For advice on CVs, covering letters and making applications, please refer to the University’s Careers and Employability Service website.
Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above in your written application. You will always need to tailor your application to the role you are applying for. Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
This role is being advertised by the Unitemps team at the University of Nottingham, which is part of the Careers and Employability Service. Unitemps is acting as an employment business, supplying temporary workers in relation to this vacancy. We are acting on behalf of a reputable Nottingham company to fill this position.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process on account of a disability or other health-related condition, or if you have any questions about this role, please contact the team at recruit.unitemps@nottingham.ac.uk
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How to apply
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