Warehouse Operative

Kuehne + Nagel; Bicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holidays + bank holidays

Health cash plan

KN Route2 pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a Warehouse Operative in the United Kingdom to support daily warehouse operations within a multi-skilled team. You will perform picking, packing, goods receipt, loading and unloading, while ensuring safety and accuracy in all tasks.

This role requires PC literacy, WMS experience, and adherence to KN standards. Shifts run 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm, with emphasis on efficiency, detail, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Experience of working to agreed targets
• PC literacy and basic computer skills
• MHE licence where applicable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Complete daily MHE safety checks (where applicable)
• Carry out tasks including picking, packing, goods receipt, checking, loading/unloading
• Operate Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and related tasks
• Adhere to 5S standards and contribute to continuous improvement
• Follow trained work instructions and company code of conduct
• Maintain accuracy and high productivity within shift
• Work both independently and as part of a multi-skilled warehouse team

Skills

PC literate

MHE licence

Good communication

Accuracy

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Tools

WMS

Job description

You will work as part of an effective and efficient team, providing logistics support to the contract while driving operational performance and ensuring strict compliance with all company standards. The Warehouse Operative is an integral element of the day to day operational functionality delivering objectives and outputs efficiently and effectively within a Kuehne+Nagel warehouse environment. This role is rotating shifts of 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm.How you create impact

• Complete the daily MHE safety checks (where applicable)
• Carry out assigned tasks including: picking, packing, goods receipt, checking, loading & unloading of vehicles, hygiene, the processing of returns and stock maintenance and integrity tasks.
• Operate Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and carry out other assigned Computer based tasks as required
• Comply and contribute to the KN 5s standards within the working area
• Actively contribute towards continuous improvement projects and ideas
• Operate to trained work instructions
• Adhere to company standards as detailed in the Code of Conduct Policy
• Comply with all instructed Safe Working Practices including the reporting of all accidents and incidents within the workplace
• Achieve individual and team productivity performance standards including accuracy
• Adopt KN Compass behaviours
• Follow the escalation process where there is any deviation from the standard process
• Requirement to work at height in a safe and effective manner in line with training provided
• The individual will be employed as a part of a multi-skilled warehouse team
  Experience of working to agreed targets
• PC literate
• MHE licence (where applicable)
• Understanding of warehouse practises e.g. picking, loading
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Reliable and committed to attending work on time
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to achieve a high level of accuracy
• High attention to detail
  Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
As well as our competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we also offer a great working environment. You will be respected and valued if you work for us and have genuine opportunities to progress and develop.

• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays 2 volunteering days per year 3 x Life Assurance Option if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme A tailored personal development and training programme. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best. Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Cycle to work scheme Discount on high street stores and local supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys & more) Refer a friend scheme.
• Health Cash plans will be also available to you. The easy-to-use plan provides you with a range of valuable cash benefits and services and gives you money back towards the cost of your routine healthcare, up to set limits, helping you to budget for essential health costs such as optical, dental and therapy treatments. As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation