Warehouse Key Operative - Sittingbourne

IPL - Part of the Asda Family; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Asda Discount

Annual Leave

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Help@hand

Grocery Aid

EV Scheme

Asda Mobile Discount

Health Assessments

Pet Insurance Discount

Mortgage Advice

Exchange Rates via Asda Money

Ride-to-work

Care Concierge

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Long-term incentives

Job summary

IPL Sittingbourne is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our onsite packing facility. You will perform picking, packing and dispatch tasks, receive goods, check stock, and help maintain safe, efficient warehouse operations.

This permanent, site-based role offers a 4 on 4 off schedule from 7am to 7pm, with forklift eligibility and opportunities for development within Forza, Kober and the wider Asda family.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fast-paced environments, especially warehouse/manufacturing/pack house.
• FORKLIFT LICENCE and good understanding of warehousing processes; manual handling training.
• Ability to work under pressure with strong attention to detail and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Accurate picking, packing and dispatch of goods in the depot warehouse.
• Receipt and checking of incoming stock; ensure correct labeling and stock location.
• Complete Goods In/Out/Picking paperwork and safely dispose of waste per procedures.
• Undertake MHE truck duties and conduct daily safety checks per warehouse guidelines.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Manual handling

Tools

Forklift truck (MHE)

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Onsite Warehouse Team at IPL Sittingbourne! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to become a vital part of our onsite Warehouse Team at our packing facility in Sittingbourne. If you are passionate about Production and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you! Position Details:

• Schedule: 4 on 4 off, 7am - 7pm Location: IPL Sittingbourne - Site Based Role Contract Type: Permanent

Your key responsibilities will include:

• As a Warehouse Key Operative you will provide accurate and prompt picking, packing and dispatch of the depot warehouse goods by completing various warehouse tasks, as safely, accurately and as efficiently as possible, upholding the highest standards of health and safety at all times
• You will undertake receipt and checking of incoming stock in line with company goods in process, ensuring all label and temperature disciplines are completed appropriately and product is correctly located within the warehouse
• You will ensure that all relevant paperwork, relating to Goods In/Goods Out/Picking is completed in full at all times and Ensure all waste is disposed of safely and in line with company processes, segregating waste as necessary
• Undertaking MHE truck duties as required ensuring it is driven correctly at all times, you will ensure daily safety checks are conducted thoroughly and company warehouse guidelines observed

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience of working in a fast-paced environment is essential, specifically within a warehouse/manufacturing/pack house/produce background
• You should have a Forklift Truck Licence and a good understanding of warehousing/store processes and procedures, along with the possession of manual handling training
• With the ability to work under pressure you should also have good attention to detail and good communication skills

What's in it for you? At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we're dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we're seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment. In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15% Asda In-store Discount
• Paid Annual Leave Allowance - varies depending on shift pattern
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life Assurance - All our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
• Help@hand - Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
• Grocery Aid - We've partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Asda Mobile Discount - 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
• Discounted health assessments - We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
• Asda Pet Insurance discount - Up to 10%
• Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) - MAB can provide fee-free, no-obligation mortgage and protection advice
• Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money - our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
• Ride-to-work scheme - We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment ? Care Concierge - The Care Experts. Talk to us - we're listening - Legal & General's Care Concierge resource
• Plus, lots more!

Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long-term incentive schemes.