Warehouse Operative

Cromwell Group (Holdings) Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Annual purchase scheme

Company funded Healthcare Cash Plan

Monthly company bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Commitment to employee development

24/7 Wellbeing and Employee Support

Discount Benefits Platform

Discounted Cromwell Products

Job summary

Cromwell Group (Holdings) Ltd, based in Leicester, is seeking a Warehouse Operative for our World Distribution Centre. The role focuses on safe handling of products, accurate stock management and efficient pallet building for receiving and delivery to customers.

You will work as part of a team, adhering to processes and KPIs while operating forklifts and related equipment in a busy distribution environment. The company emphasizes development and wellbeing with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse environment is desirable.
• Understanding of stock management systems and procedures is desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to deliver high personal performance standards consistently and with a positive approach to tasks and people.

Responsibilities

• Handle product safely with a high degree of accuracy.
• Safely build pallets, carts or cages for receiving, loading and delivery to customers.
• Adhere to stock management processes and procedures.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards and KPI targets for the department.
• Operate equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks and conveyors with safety.
• Maintain housekeeping and basic sanitation to keep a clean environment.
• Carry out relevant work instructions within the department.
• Work efficiently as part of a team.
• Fulfill training programs for personal development.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Stock management understanding

Teamwork

Effective communication

High personal performance

Job description

At Cromwell we support amazing businesses in the UK and internationally to keep their operations running and people safe, and our goal is to become the easiest company for them to deal with. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join our team in the World Distribution Centre.

What will you do on a normal day?

• Handle product safely with a high degree of accuracy.
• Safely build pallets, cart or cages of product for receiving, loading and delivery to our customer.
• Adhere to all stock management processes and procedures.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards - Achieving all set standards and achieve KPI targets set for the department.
• Safely operate and / or work in the vicinity of many types of equipment, such as forklifts, reach trucks, pick trucks, battery changing - equipment, electric carousels, conveyor lines, etc.. Without risk to self or other employees.
• Maintain housekeeping requirements and perform basic sanitation duties to ensure a clean environment.
• Ensure that all relevant work Instructions are carried out within your department.
• Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team.
• Fulfil training programs deemed necessary to allow efficient performance of duties and assist in your personal development.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience working in a Warehouse environment (desirable).
• Understanding of stock management systems and procedures (desirable).
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to deliver high personal performance standards consistently and with a positive approach to tasks and people.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive annual leave allowance with annual purchase scheme
• Company Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
• Monthly company bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Commitment to employee development plans
• 24/7 Wellbeing and Employee Support

Other benefits include: Company Sick Pay, Company Maternity & Paternity Pay, Discount Benefits Platform and Discounted Cromwell Products.

About Cromwell

Cromwell has been around for over 50 years, supplying an unrivalled choice of cutting tools, power tools, hand tools and safety equipment into all industries, professions and trades. We offer next day delivery or collection from our nationwide branch network, supported by an overnight UK logistics operation. Our team of over 1500 people are proud to be keeping industry working.

We’re all individuals, yet we’re very much one united team. We treat everyone fair – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, background, age or disability – and give everyone opportunities for new and varied experiences. Inclusion means not just accepting people for who they are, but showing respect and making adjustments to help people and remove all barriers; it’s about creating a culture where everyone is respected, empowered and able to realise their full potential.

Cromwell is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants from the armed forces community (current and past) an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.