Warehouse Operative - Nights

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Kent
Salary
12.92 - 15.50 GBP Hourly
Posted
16 May 2022
Closes
13 Jun 2022
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Company Description

We are Fowler Welch - a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.

We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join the team at our Teynham depot on a full time, permanent basis. This role also requires to step up to Team Leader responsibilities at times.

Shift Pattern: Tuesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday (22.00 - 10.00)

(A degree of flexibility is required in order to meet the demands of the business)

Hourly Rate: GBP12.92 ph week days , GBP15.50 ph weekends

Job Description

Responsibilities of a Warehouse Operative:

* To ensure you load/unload product strictly in line with the Company's policies and procedures.

* To ensure the correct documentation is completed for all inbound and dispatch loads.

* Reporting any trailer or MHE faults in line with Company procedures and ensuring VOR vehicles are placed in the designated areas.

* To remain vigilant in ensuring goods are picked and assembled accurately as per instructions.

* To ensure dispatched loads are properly secured prior to leaving the loading bay.

* To reach and maintain the standards required to meet the Company's productivity targets.

* Ensure all practices and procedures are safely carried out in line with the Company's Health & Safety policy, SSOWs and HACCP regulations, where appropriate, and to challenge colleagues who fail to adhere to any such rules or regulations.

* Ensure customer returns are received, recorded and notified to the appropriate Stock Controller

Responsibilities of a Step up Team Leader:

* Contribute to the success of the site by supporting the Shift Supervisor in the day-to-day running of an area of the warehouse.

* Ensuring productivity targets are achieved

* Health & Safety requirements are met and that the highest standards of housekeeping are maintained

* Manage Goods Inwards area and Loading bays to ensure that receipts are made quickly and without damaging goods so that stock is available to satisfy orders

* Assist the Supervisor in co-ordinating any issues within the warehouse.

Qualifications

* Ability to efficiently lead and motivate a small team of colleagues.

* Experience with Manual Handling equipment

* Strong communication skills.

* The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure.

* Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines.

* Have a good working knowledge within a Warehouse and Logistics operation.

* Be proactive and able to make decisions

Additional Information

In return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer:

* Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan

* Free life insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary.

* Competitive pension scheme

* 'Cycle 2 Work' Scheme - save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.

* Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive GBP100 of shopping vouchers

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