Warehouse Cold Chain Operative

Kuehne+Nagel; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supply chain sector is looking for a Cold Chain Operative to manage consignment processing at their facility. This role involves working 4 days on and 4 days off, ensuring high standards in storing and dispatching essential consignments using material handling equipment. Applicants should possess a Forklift Truck Operator's license and demonstrate teamwork, planning skills, and effective communication. Joining offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including medical insurance and pension options.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Forklift Truck Operator's license.
• Strong teamwork and self-motivation are essential.
• Effective communication and decision-making abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare & replenish dry ice consignments as per client requirements.
• Operate material handling equipment for loading & unloading.
• Collaborate on stock transfers and manage discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift Truck Operator's license

Teamwork skills

Planning and organizing

Excellent time management skills

Communication skills

Decision-making ability

Ability to work successfully under pressure

Problem-solving

Good numeric / financial ability

Identify cost saving opportunities

Initiative & Flexibility

Good computer skills

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team to keep the supply chain cool and efficient – your skills are the key to our success.

Your Role

This role is 4 days on, 4 days off - The role of the Cold Chain Operative is to ensure all QuickSTAT & Sterling Aviation consignments are processed upon receipt & dispatch from the Quick LHR Facility in conjunction with the company’s documented procedure.

Your Responsibilities

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

Your Skills and Experiences

1. Forklift Truck Operator's license
2. Teamwork skills and strong self-motivation ability
3. Planning and organizing
4. Excellent time management skills
5. Communication skills
6. Decision-making ability
7. Ability to work successfully under pressure
8. Problem-solving
9. Good numeric / financial ability
10. Identify cost saving opportunities
11. Initiative & Flexibility
12. Good computer skills, Word / Excel / PowerPoint essential

Good Reasons to Join

Quick Group of Companies 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.

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.

As part of the Kuehne + Nagel group of companies, joining our organisation brings a wealth of opportunities to grow and expand your career.