Warehouse operative

Pertemps; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Ashford is seeking Inspection Warehouse Operatives for ongoing full-time work with flexible shifts. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and maintaining the inspection environment. Candidates need logistics experience, knowledge of health and safety, and the ability to work to targets. This position offers competitive pay and various shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience of working to agreed targets.
• Understanding of warehouse practices e.g. picking, loading.
• NO unspent convictions and ability to pass a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading lorries including manual handling.
• Undertaking manual and/or electronic reporting.
• Maintain the inspection environment following training.

Skills

Logistics experience in a large fast-moving environment

Strong warehouse system experience

Strong knowledge of Health & Safety

Intermediate PC Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting talented Inspection Warehouse Operatives to join our team at the DEFRA site in Sevington, Ashford. Full time on-going work 4on4off rota, both day & night shifts available. Days - £12.81ph, Nights - £14.09ph with overtime paid 1.5x.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading lorries including manual handling, using roller cages and other MHE
• Undertaking manual and/or electronic reporting requirements as requested
• Take instruction from our on-site partners to support the inspection process
• Updating the PINC Yard Management System following training
• Carry out operational tasks to achieve departmental and site objectives
• Maintain the inspection environment following training
• COSHH Awareness following training
• Assist drivers locating bays, support drivers in direction to bays and offices
• Champion a health and safety culture

The ideal candidate will have

• Logistics experience in a large fast-moving environment
• Strong warehouse system experience
• A strong knowledge of Health & Safety at work
• Experience of working to agreed targets
• Intermediate PC Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook
• Understanding of warehouse practices e.g. picking, loading
• Forklift roles available too!

Conditions

• Shift patterns will be 4 on / 4 off – 12hrs per day
• Days and nights available 6am-6pm/6pm-6am
• Weekly or monthly pay available

To be eligible you need

• NO unspent convictions and be able to pass a basic Criminal Record Check/Disclosure (DBS check)
• Ability to provide 3 years referencing contacts and have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
• The right to work in the UK