Warehouse Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holidays

Volunteering days

Life Assurance

Route2 Pension

Training & development

Health cash plans

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel in Bicester is hiring a Warehouse Operative to support daily warehousing tasks and driving duties within a multi-skilled team. You will report to the Warehouse Team Leader and work rotating shifts from 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm.

The role requires compliance with KN standards, accuracy in picking/packing, goods receipt, loading/unloading, and using WMS. Experience with MHE, PC literacy, and reliable attendance are valued, with opportunities to develop and progress within KN.

Qualifications

• MHE licence preferred where applicable.
• PC literacy for warehouse systems and paperwork.
• Clear communication skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily MHE safety checks.
• Carry out picking, packing, goods reception, checks, loading and unloading.
• Operate Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other computer tasks.
• Adhere to KN 5s standards and contribute to improvements.
• Follow trained work instructions and KN Code of Conduct.
• Maintain stock integrity and contribute to productivity targets.

Skills

MHE licence

PC literate

Good communication

Attention to detail

Reliable & punctual

Teamwork

Tools

WMS

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a Warehouse Operative based at Bicester.. This critical role involves reporting to the Warehouse Team Leader and performing driving and warehouse duties.

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

What we would like you to bring

• 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

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, 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

Who we are

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.

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at 1-800-267-1326 during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e‑mail at: [e-mail] with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.