Warehouse Cold Chain Operative

Kuehne + Nagel; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Slough is seeking individuals for warehouse operations. The role involves loading and unloading, stock management, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and computer competency. The shift pattern is 4 on 4 off, 12 hours from 6am to 6pm, with benefits including a contributory pension plan and employee assistance programmes.

Benefits

Contributory pension plan

Route 2 Rewards scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working to strict deadlines.
• Experience of handling temperature controlled & time critical consignments.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading of vehicles both manually & using the onsite forklift.
• Conduct regular stock checks to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the warehouse, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to achieve team goals and targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG

You will play a vital role in the smooth functioning of our warehouse operations and will be responsible for various tasks including but not limited to receiving, storing, picking and dispatching goods.

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading of vehicles both manually & using the onsite forklift.
• Conduct regular stock checks to maintain accruate inventory records.
• Maintain cleanliness and prganisation in the warehouse, adhering to health and safety standards
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to achieve team goals and targets
• Shared responsibility of departmental mailbox, to include the receipt of new packaging bookings and internal queries.
• Dealing with telephone & email enquiries from internal & external departments accurately and efficiently.
• Process all Import & Export consignments as they transit through the Heathrow facility.

What we would like you to bring

• Experience of working to strict deadlines.
• Experience of handling temperature controlled & time critical consignments.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team
• Computer skills in Word / Excel / PowerPoint essential
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Shift pattern

This role will be 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts from 6am to 6pm

What’s in it for you

If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will make sure that you’re rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and enjoy our Route 2 Rewards scheme which offers everything from discounts, benefit information, recognition and its own wellbeing centre. We care 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. All of this to help you live a happier and healthier life.