Warehouse Operative

Location
Sleaford
Salary
Competitive
Posted
16 Nov 2016
Closes
06 Dec 2016
Ref
BW/S187/WO-2511
Contact
Candidate Services
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Position: Warehouse Operative
Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

The Company:
Established in 1991 in Sleaford Lincolnshire Kiowa remains committed to providing high quality and cost effective hose, hose assembly and fluid power products and services to customers throughout the UK and Europe.
We now have 6 branches trading as Kiowa Ltd in Aberdeen, Carlisle, Glasgow, Teesside and Newcastle with the Sleaford branch now being Head Office.

The Warehouse Operative Role:

The purpose of this role is to provide great service to our customers by delivering orders promptly and efficiently. Someone who has a flexible attitude, well presented, self-motivated and the ability to communicate at all levels, enthusiasm and commitment to help drive the company forward.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Despatch goods with correct paperwork.
  • Adequately package all orders for safe delivery to the customer.
  • Accurately pick stock items in accordance with the outgoing paperwork, ensuring conformance to the customer’s requirements.
  • Hose assembly.
  • General stores duties.
  • Ensure all stock movements are accurately recorded.
  • Serve customers on the sales counter.
  • Work as a team player to help support and develop the workshop.
  • To keep the working area/stores free of hazards as per the company’s health and safety policy, reporting any potential dangers as soon as they arise.
  • To undertake any other duties from time to time as can be reasonable requested by the company.
Skills & Knowledge Required:
  • Attention to detail and excellent accuracy
  • Ability to work to procedures
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Basic numeracy skills
  • Able to prioritise workload
  • Good computer skills
  • Comply with Company Health and Safety policy
  • Fork Lift Truck Licence (advantage)
  • First Aid Certificate (Advantage)
  • Basic product knowledge (advantage)
Attitude:
  • Passion for Kiowa Ltd and our products
  • Customer focused
To remain competitive, it is important that as a business we are responsive to the opening of new markets and can react quickly to any competition. The key tasks and skills shown are only an overview of the role, you will be expected to use your own initiative and motivation to develop the role further.

Our employees are very important to us and job satisfaction is of paramount importance.
Therefore, in return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity to join a thriving company that offers excellent long-term prospects for progression.

To apply for this Warehouse Operative role please submit a Covering Letter and an up to date CV via the button shown.

Closing Date: Friday 25th November 2016

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