Gatehouse Operative

Culina Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 27,119 - 28,619; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 20 days

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness Programme

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Everyday discounts

Job summary

CML (Part of the Culina Group) seeks a Gatehouse Operative at CML Telford for a full-time, permanent role. You will manage site access, brief visitors, and coordinate vehicle movements in a busy warehouse environment.

The role requires attention to detail, strong IT skills, and the ability to work 4 nights on, 4 nights off from 18:00 to 06:00. Health & safety awareness and good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with IT systems and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming and booking in/out visitors and contractors with safety briefs.
• Record in-board/out-bound vehicles and direct movement on site.
• Perform admin tasks and data entry in line with procedures.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Numeracy & literacy

IT literacy

Team player

Health & safety

Education

No formal degree required

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

CML(Part of the Culina Group) provides integrated supply chain services and expertise for food and drink products that require strict refrigerated temperatures to the discount retailers.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

We are now looking to recruit for aGatehouse OperativeatCML Telfordon aFull time and permanent position.

Shift:

• 4ON 4OFF Nights - 18:00pm-06:00am.

Salary:

• £27,119.42 - £28,619.42

To provide site access control in a busy warehousing environment ensuring that all visitors, contractors and haulage drivers are controlled and thoroughly briefed upon entry to the site according to company policy.

To enhance the overall security of the site, the safeguarding of all company resources and assets and to contribute to the overall health and safety of all colleagues, visitors, guests, contractors and all in-board and out-board traffic.

This role requires a high level of attention to detail and involves regular use of computer systems to complete a range of administrative tasks accurately and efficiently. This role must therefore be proficient in the use of technology and computers.

General responsibilities

• Welcoming and the booking in and out of all visitors, guests and contractors ensuring site safety briefs are conducted and recorded, including the issue of security passes.
• Electronically recording all in-board and out-bound vehicles into the main secure truck yard and directing to ensure the efficient movement of vehicles whilst on site.
• Carrying out a range of essential administrative tasks to ensure all essential and relevant checks are made in-line with the site procedures and deadlines.
• Understand all fire procedures and actions in the event of alarm activation.
• Liaising between emergency services and outside agencies in the event of an incident.
• To act as a visual deterrence against potential criminal elements.

Surveillance responsibilities

• To report all incidents and occurrences through the chain of command when necessary.
• Conducting safety conversations.

In-bound responsibilities

• Briefing drivers on behaviour and expected standards when on site.
• Gatehouse and access control monitoring.

Out-bound responsibilities

• Conducting vehicle and load checks.
• Liaising with other departments regarding load discrepancies.
• Monitoring temperatures on trailers.

Administration/computer responsibilities

• Conduct trailer audits.
• Registering and logging vehicles leaving site.
• Check vehicle loading manifests for changes.
• Make load amendments on system.
• Generate driver paperwork.
• filing, data entry, reporting, and record management.

• Ability to use initiative.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Strong admin and IT skills.
• Intermediate Numeracy and Literacy.
• Confident in using IT systems, including Microsoft Office including 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety and compliance.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• A proactive, positive attitude and work ethic.
• Willingness to embrace Active Learning and Active Leading as part of everyday work.
• Able to work quickly and efficiently.
• Able to work as part of a team.

As part of our drive to make CML a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave– 20days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme –We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirementso we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance- x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness –Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers –We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition –We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts- Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!