Warehouse Operative

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

Job summary

A logistics recruitment company is seeking Inspection Warehouse Operatives at the DEFRA site in Ashford. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations, loading and unloading lorries, and maintaining safety protocols. Ideal candidates should have logistics and warehouse experience, solid PC skills, and a grasp of Health & Safety practices.

Qualifications

• Logistics experience in a large fast-moving environment.
• Strong warehouse system experience.
• A strong knowledge of Health & Safety at work.
• Intermediate PC Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operational functionality of inspection operations.
• Loading and unloading lorries, including manual handling.
• Updating the PINC Yard Management System following training.
• Champion a health and safety culture.

Skills

Logistics experience in a large fast-moving environment

Strong warehouse system experience

Strong knowledge of Health & Safety at work

Experience of working to agreed targets

Intermediate PC Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook

Understanding of warehouse practices

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting talented Inspection Warehouse Operatives to join our team at the DEFRA site in Sevington, Ashford.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day operational functionality and performance of the inspection operations from off-load from trailers to presentation for inspection and reload on to trailers.

• 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 office
• Champion a health and safety culture

Qualifications

• 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
• Days - £12.81ph, Nights - £14.09ph with overtime paid 1.5x.

Eligibility

• 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