Priority Progression Cell (PPC) Warehouse Operative

Kuehne + Nagel; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the United Kingdom seeks a Contract Logistics Specialist to manage end-to-end warehousing operations. Responsibilities include operating Warehouse Management Systems, ensuring compliance with safety practices, and contributing to continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate should have experience in warehouse practices, exhibit strong attention to detail, and possess good communication skills. This role offers a stable environment where your contributions can make a real difference in the logistics industry.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Life Assurance Option and pension scheme

Personal development and training programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets

Refer a friend scheme

Health Cash Plan for routine healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience of working to agreed targets.
• PC literate and good communication skills.
• MHE Licence (where applicable) is desired.
• Understanding of warehouse practices e.g. picking, loading.
• Reliable and committed to attending work on time.
• High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end warehousing operations.
• Pick and pack items in designated areas.
• Operate Warehouse Management Systems to manage inventory.
• Load and unload vehicles and process returns.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Experience of working to agreed targets

PC literate

Good communication skills

High attention to detail

Ability to achieve high level of accuracy

Ability to work individually or as part of a team

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

MHE Licence

Job description

It's more than a job. As a Contract Logistics Specialist at Kuehne+Nagel, you will manage end‑to‑end warehousing operations for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate to trained work instructions e.g. ABC Modules/WI
• Adhere to company standards as detailed in the Code of Conduct Policy
• Picking and packing in both DFC and Main site
• Operating Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Escalations and system investigation
• Loading and unloading of vehicles
• Booking of transport/couriers, processing returns and missed collections
• System monitoring and data entry
• Completing and filing documentation
• Customer service
• Use of MHE where required
• Actively contribute towards continuous improvement projects and ideas
• Comply with all instructed Safe Working Practices including reporting of all accidents/incidents

Qualifications

• Experience of working to agreed targets
• PC literate
• MHE Licence (where applicable)
• Understanding of warehouse practices e.g. picking, loading
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Highlight/escalate anything not in line with policy and procedure both physically and systemically
• Reliable and committed to attending work on time
• Good communication skills
• Ability to achieve high level of accuracy
• High attention to detail

Benefits

• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Life Assurance Option and Route2 pension scheme
• Personal development and training programme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s & more)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Cash Plan – cash benefits for routine healthcare, optical, dental and therapy treatments

Logistics shapes everyday life – from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics and enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world. As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine. We are proud holders of the Gold Covenant, a forces‑friendly employer that recognises the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.