Warehouse Operative

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

Job summary

A global logistics leader is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Bicester, UK. This role involves daily tasks such as picking, packing, and coordination while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in achieving targets, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. Benefits include competitive pay, extensive training, and a supportive work environment, alongside opportunities for personal development and job security.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

Volunteering days

Life Assurance option

Personal development program

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts at various retailers

Refer a friend scheme

Health cash plans

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse settings is important for achieving targets.
• Reliability and punctuality are essential.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily MHE safety checks and assigned tasks.
• Operate warehouse management systems as needed.
• Contribute to safety and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience of working to agreed targets

PC literate

MHE licence

Understanding of warehouse practices

Ability to work individually or as part of a team

Reliable and committed

Good communication skills

High attention to detail

Job description

Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG

The warehouse operative is an Integral element of the day to day operational functionality delivering objectives and outputs efficiently and effectively within a KNGD warehouse environment.

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 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
• 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