Warehouse Cold Chain Operative

Kuehne + Nagel; Slough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Slough is seeking a Cold Chain Operative to handle temperature-controlled goods and ensure their quality from storage to dispatch. The role requires teamwork, planning, and strong organizational skills, along with a Forklift Truck Operators license and at least 5 years of industry experience. You will collaborate with various departments while enjoying competitive wages and benefits such as Private Medical Insurance and a Contributory Pension Scheme.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years industry experience required.
• Forklift Truck Operators license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle temperature-controlled goods and ensure product quality.
• Prepare and replenish dry ice consignments.
• Operate material handling equipment for loading and unloading.
• Collaborate with Global Inventory Group on stock management.
• Maintain facility hygiene standards.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Strong self‑motivation

Planning and organisational skills

Excellent time management

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good numeric / financial ability

Forklift Truck Operators license

Understanding of courier/freight operations

Handling time critical consignments

Job description

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG

Join our fast-paced warehouse team at Quick as a Cold Chain Operative, where you’ll play a vital role in handling temperature‑controlled goods and ensuring product quality and safety from storage to dispatch.

How you create impact

• Preparation & replenishment of QuickSTAT’s dry ice consignments in conjunction with client requirements.
• Completion of daily facility sweep of Quick LHR facility to ensure all consignments are stored correctly & dispatch scheduled accordingly.
• Operation of material handling equipment (MHE) for the purpose of loading & unloading both inbound and outbound vehicles.
• Work in collaboration with Global Inventory Group to determine available stock for transfer to Quick & Logistics Service Partner facilities.
• Arrangement of stock transfers via 3rd party linehaul solution.
• Shared ownership for the management of departmental mailbox.
• Work in conjunction with related departments and line manager to resolve identified discrepancies / queries.
• Undaking of cleaning duties to ensure highest level of facility hygiene standards maintained.
• Always maintain a professional manner towards colleagues / visitors & 3rd parties.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties / responsibilities at the request of the Department Manager or other Senior Management including assisting other departments during staff shortages.

What we would like you to bring

• Teamwork skills and strong self‑motivation ability
• Planning and organisational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to work successfully under pressure.
• Good numeric / financial ability
• Forklift Truck Operators license
• Minimum 5 years industry experience
• Understanding of courier/freight operations
• Handling time critical & temperature sensitive consignments

What's in it for you

Quick Group offers competitive wages, Private Medical Insurance, Contributory Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, PHI Income protection. Our Colleagues enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers discounts on everything from groceries to holidays, dining out and much more. WeCare for our colleagues (and their immediate family) with our employee assistance programme providing access to 24/7 GP, legal and financial advice along with mental health counselling. As part of the Kuehne + Nagel group of companies, joining our organisation brings a wealth of opportunities to grow and expand your career.