Warehouse Operative

Iws Group; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Sick pay after probation

Employee Assistance Programme (1:1)

Group Life Assurance - 2x annualsalary

Job summary

IWS Group in Billingshurst, England, seeks a Warehouse Operative to join the site. The role focuses on preparing materials to customer specs, coordinating with the stock system, and occasional local site deliveries. Training will be provided, including external qualifications, with a 38.5-hour week.

You will work within a close-knit team at the largest trade-only storage solutions supplier in the UK, offering good trade discounts and a range from small picks to industrial racking.

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education with commitment to continuing professional development.
• FLT - Counterbalance certification is required or obtained during training.
• IPAF certification is required or achievable via the employer.
• Health & Safety Qualification - Level 2 is expected to be held or pursued.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, mark and place materials and record in stock system.
• Prepare materials per customer requirements and build systems/products.
• Load/unload materials safely and ensure stock changes are recorded.
• Report stock issues and coordinate with the Warehouse Team Leader on projects.
• Ensure RAMS and health and safety rules are followed; complete site deliveries as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe warehouse environment and conduct routine checks.
• Assist with safety checks and review department KPI and schedule in meetings.

Skills

Prioritisation

Organisational skills

Warehouse experience

Communication

Teamwork

Health & Safety knowledge

Deadline driven

Education

General education standard

FLT - Counterbalance

IPAF

Health & Safety Level 2

Job description

Warehouse Operative IWS GroupBillingshurst, England, GB

Here at the IWS Group we are looking to expand our warehouse team by recruiting for a new operative at our Billingshurst site. The role involves preparing materials specific to customer requirements, whilst working alongside the company's order and stock control system. The Warehouse Operative will also complete occasional local site deliveries and general housekeeping duties.

Our Billingshurst site is known for being the largest trade-only supplier of storage solutions in the UK. Combining high quality, reliable products with unmatched support, we work exclusively with the trade, offering great trade discounts and high-quality products covering everything from small part picking to industrial racking.

This is a permanent role, working 38.5 hours per week within a close knit friendly team. All training will be provided by the company where required, to include external qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receive, identify, mark and place materials sent to the warehouse, informing the Warehouse Team Leader for stock recording purposes.
• Prepare materials according to customer requirements, to include alterations, the building of systems/products and transportation labels/paperwork.
• Carry out the loading and unloading of materials from vehicles and pallet racking, in a safe manner, ensuring that all changes are recorded within the stock control system.
• Report any stock issues to ensure that levels are maintained and coordinate with Warehouse Team Leader on upcoming projects.
• Ensure all relevant RAMS are adhered to along with all other health and safety rules.
• Complete local site deliveries as and when required.
• Ensure all necessary safety checks are completed prior to work commencing, to include but not limited to, PPE and work/access equipment.
• Ensure warehouse environment is kept at high standards for safety, storage efficiency and housekeeping, reporting any issues.
• Assist the Warehouse Team Leader with routine health and safety checks within the warehouse i.e. Fire Walks.
• Double check picks/work carried out by your team members prior to dispatch.
• Carry out weekly/monthly stock checks and counts, liaising with the Operations Manager on any discrepancies.
• Carry out on site learning to build on skills and knowledge of the industry to pursue personal development.
• Attend team meetings to review the department's schedule and KPI's.

Training/Education

• Good standard of general education backed by a track record of continuing professional development.
• FLT - Counterbalance.
• IPAF
• Health & Safety Qualification - Level 2

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Able to prioritise, develop work schedule, and influence others to achieve results.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask.
• Experience within a warehouse environment.
• Good communication and engagement skills.
• Collaborate effectively with others to ensure business improvements and efficiencies.
• Knowledge of H&S regulations relevant to industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of products, systems of work and construction basics within the industry.
• Capable of working to challenging deadlines and managing multiple tasks efficiently.
• Able to work independently and as a team when required.
• A result orientated problem solver.
• Diligence, tenacious, persistent, and balanced.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, using communication skills.
• 38.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Health Care Cash Plan (available from day one)
• Company sick pay support scheme (after completion of probation)
• Employee Assistance Programme (including 1:1 counselling)
• Group Life Assurance - 2x annual salary (after qualifying period)

Full-time

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