Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative

The Company

Apollo Scientific is a leading supplier of chemical intermediates to the Pharmaceutical, Agrochemical and Fine Chemical industries. Our reputation has been built on providing a high quality service and we and look to recruit individuals to enhance our team. We retain a high calibre of staff by rewarding them with a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a commitment to developing their potential through training and development. We are currently looking to recruit a Warehouse Operative to join our team in Denton.    

The Role

Responsibilities of our Warehouse Operative:

• Picking hazardous chemicals from storage locations identifying correct batch information.
• Operating reach truck and counterbalance for loading and unloading from storage areas. 
• Maintain a clean working environment in your own work area, applying good housekeeping procedures across the Warehouse, taking responsibility for assigned tasks.
• Provide cover for other warehouse duties when necessary.
• Adhere to the Company’s Management System (ISO9001), Environmental Policy (ISO14001), and Health & Safety Policy & Security Policy.

Skills/Competencies Required:

• Fork Lift Truck License (Reach & Counterbalance) essential.
• NVQ Level 2, Warehousing & Storage or equivalent.
• Experience in chemical handling and hazard identification.
• Working effectively with colleagues to maintain a cohesive team environment.
• Able to prioritise workload and manage time effectively paying care & attention to quality of work.

Package offered:

Hours- 37½ hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am till 5pm with ½hour lunch break.

Pay- £18-£20,000 per year (£9.23-10.26 per hour, over 21’s).

Bonus- Company performance related paid twice a year.

Pension- Group personal pension (company contribution of 7.5%, employees 5%).

Holidays- 24 days per year plus bank holidays.

No agencies.

• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• Complete our pre-employment security checks on receipt offer.
• Please note applications and enquiries from agencies will not be considered.

Applications close Thursday 28^th February 2019 but may close earlier if a sufficient number of applications are received.