Warehouse Operative

Wincanton; Crawley; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Wincanton seeks a Warehouse Operative for its Crawley site, offering a salary of £22,750. The role includes general warehousing duties, requiring a flexible and team-oriented individual. Candidates must demonstrate attention to detail and computer literacy. This position involves handling various products while adhering to health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Extensive training opportunities

Retail Discounts

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Online GP Access

Holiday Trading

Extended Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience with computer systems required.
• MHE experience and licenses are a bonus.
• Experience of Warehouse Management Systems advantages.

Responsibilities

• Complete general warehousing duties including lifting and shifting items.
• Ensure correct product handling at all times.
• Support operational efficiency and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Computer literacy

Customer focused

Flexible approach to work

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

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We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our Crawley site. Reporting to a Team Leader, working for a highly regarded company within the defence industry. The individual will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and capability to perform all aspects of warehousing to meet all key performance indicators and exceed customer expectations.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary £22,750
• Monday – Friday 37 hours per week – with an early finish Friday!
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills; your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Holiday Trading
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

• Working within a team environment in the warehouse completing general warehousing duties that will include lifting and shifting a range of items from small defence items to larger more bulky items
• Ensuring the correct handling of products is carried out at all times of the facility
• Completing necessary administration and paperwork accurately
• Operating both customer and Wincanton IT systems
• Supporting the operational efficiency of the site by pitching in with general housekeeping and hygiene standards around the warehouse and site
• Work within safe systems of work in line with Wincanton Health & Safety legislation and guidelines
• React to change due to operational and client requirements and carrying out duties in a professional and timely fashion
• Operate within the Wincanton values – Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness and Trust

What will you bring?

• Computer literacy is essential in this role due to the evolving requirement to work on both the customer and Wincanton’s computer systems
• Attention to detail as we are working with some expensive products
• Physically able to lift and shift products
• Team player who pitches in and works well with others
• MHE experience and licenses would be a bonus, but we can provide training on this if necessary
• Experience of Warehouse Management Systems would be advantageous
• Customer focused and dedicated to providing excellent service
• Flexible, positive, and professional approach to work

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.