VACANCY : Kitchen Porter (Event Hire) Mon-Wed Shift to cover peak summer season.
Wharfeside Hire – Event & Catering Equipment HirePart time | Warehouse Based, Thorp Arch Ind Est LS23 7EG
SHIFT: Mon-Wed 9-5pm, possible overtime.
About Wharfeside Hire
Wharfeside Hire supplies catering equipment, tableware and linen for weddings, corporate events and venues across the region.
Every item we deliver must arrive clean, presentable and ready for immediate use.Behind the scenes, this relies on a well-run wash and preparation process to ensure items returned from events are properly cleaned, checked and prepared for the next hire.
We are looking for a reliable Warehouse Operative to join our wash line team and help maintain the high standards our customers expect.
The Role
This role focuses on processing equipment and linen returned from events and preparing it to be returned to stock.You will work as part of the warehouse team handling items such as:
Cutlery
Crockery
Glassware
Linen
Catering equipment and appliances
You will operate commercial washing equipment and ensure that every item leaving the wash area meets our quality standards.
This is a practical and fast-paced role, particularly during peak event season.
HOURS:Monday - Wednesday 9-5pm. Potential for overtime.
Key Responsibilities
Sorting returned equipment and linen from events
Loading and operating commercial dishwashing and washing equipment
Cleaning and polishing cutlery, crockery and glassware
Checking items carefully for stains, damage or breakages
Ensuring all items meet Wharfeside Hire’s quality standards before returning to stock
Rejecting or reporting items that do not meet required standards
Organising cleaned equipment ready for warehouse storageMaintaining a clean and organised wash areaSupporting the wider warehouse team during busy periodsMaintaining High Standards
Our customers expect equipment that is clean, polished and ready to use.
This role plays a key part in protecting that reputation. Attention to detail is essential and we expect team members to take pride in maintaining and enforcing high standards of cleanliness and presentation.Items that do not meet our standards should never return to stock.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who:Is reliable and punctualHas strong attention to detailTakes pride in maintaining high standardsWorks efficiently in a fast-paced environmentIs comfortable with practical, hands-on work
Works well as part of a teamPrevious experience in hospitality, kitchens, cleaning or warehouse environments is helpful but not essential as full training will be provided.
Working Environment
This is a warehouse-based role involving:
Standing for extended periods
Handling large volumes of equipment and linen
Working with commercial washing equipment
Being part of a close-knit operational team
During peak event season the workload increases and flexibility is important.
What We Offer
Stable role within a growing business
Training on equipment and processes
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to develop into wider warehouse roles
Variety of shift options.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV or a short introduction outlining your experience and interest in the role: info@wharfesidehire.co.uk
No Agencies.
Wharfeside Hire is a specialist event and catering equipment hire company serving venues, caterers, corporate clients and private events across Yorkshire and the expanding further afield.
We supply high-quality tableware, linen, furniture and catering equipment for weddings, large-scale corporate functions and live venues. Our focus is on precision, reliability and presentation — ensuring every event runs smoothly behind the scenes.
As a growing independent business, we combine structured systems with a practical, hands-on approach. Our team works closely across office, warehouse and transport operations to deliver a seamless service from initial enquiry through to final collection.
We operate in a fast-paced environment, particularly during peak season, where organisation, teamwork and attention to detail are essential. No two days are the same, and every role contributes directly to the success of live events.
Wharfeside Hire offers opportunities for individuals who want real responsibility, exposure to operational decision-making and long-term development within a growing company.