Warehouse Operative

Kuehne + Nagel AS; Bicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Bicester is seeking a Warehouse Operative to efficiently oversee operations including picking, packing, and stock integrity. Candidates should have experience working towards targets and good communication skills. The role offers 26 days holiday, personal development programs, and additional perks like a cycle-to-work scheme and discounts. This opportunity promotes a rewarding working environment with growth potential.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discount on high street stores

Qualifications

• Understanding of warehouse practices e.g. picking, loading.
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
• Reliable and committed to attending work on time.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks including picking, packing, and stock maintenance.
• Operate Warehouse Management Systems and perform computer-based tasks.
• Comply with safety practices and company standards.

Skills

Experience of working to agreed targets

PC literate

Good communication skills

Ability to achieve a high level of accuracy

High attention to detail

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

MHE licence

Job description

A great opportunity to join the Kuehne+Nagel team at Bicester

This role is an integral element of the day to day operational functionality delivering objectives and outputs efficiently and effectively within a Kuehne+Nagel Government & Defence warehouse environment.

How you create impact

• 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 e.g. ABC Modules/ WI.
• 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.

What we would like you to bring

• Experience of working to agreed targets.
• PC literate.
• MHE licence (preferable).
• Understanding of warehouse practices 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.

What’s in it for you

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, Sainsbury’s & more)
• Refer a friend scheme

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.