Warehouse Operative

Great Bear; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Milton Keynes is seeking individuals for warehouse roles requiring forklift experience and attention to detail. You will handle stock, operate machinery, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This position offers competitive pay starting at £26,521 per annum and various benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and wellness support. Join a team dedicated to personal development and employee recognition.

Benefits

Annual Leave - 28 days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension scheme - 4% employee and 4% employer contributions

Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme for wellness

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition programs

Everyday discounts with retail partners

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is essential for this role.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast moving environment.
• Previous experience in similar environment desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Pick stock and orders from set locations within the warehouse.
• Loading customer pallets onto trailers using MHE.
• Ensure the correct amount of product is picked.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Verbal and numerical reasoning

Adaptable approach to training

Job description

Job Description

Shift: Monday-Friday - 06:00am-14:00pm and 14:00pm-22:00pm on a weekly rotation.

Salary: From £26,521 per annum - Equivalent to £12.65 per hour.

• Pick stock and orders from set locations within the warehouse.
• Loading customer pallets onto trailers using MHE
• Ensure the correct amount of product is picked
• Maintain high levels of Health & Safety at all times
• Maintaining high levels of housekeeping throughout the warehouse
• Maintain good communication with Team Leaders and Managers
• Monitor and maintain the required housekeeping standards.
• Maintain Health and Safety via compliance with risk assessment guidelines ensuring that any issues are brought to the attention of the warehouse Team Leader and Manager.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse procedures for the reporting of damages
• Ensure compliance while checking / operating MHE equipment

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is essential for this role.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast moving environment.
• Expected to operate all MHE required to deliver operational requirements both current and future
• Must possess a reasonable level of verbal & numerical reasoning
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Adaptable approach to training
• Conscientious and reliable
• Good working attitude
• Previous experience in a similar environment desirable but not essential

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave - 28 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme-We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!