Warehouse Operative

Kuehne+Nagel; Telford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Pension scheme

Route 2 Rewards programme

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is hiring a Warehouse Operative to join a welcoming, hardworking team. The role involves hands-on tasks from picking to loading, with a regular Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm schedule, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

You will operate WMS, follow trained instructions, and uphold safety and process standards while contributing to team productivity and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience working towards targets and meeting performance goals.
• Confident using computers and warehouse systems.
• MHE licence where applicable.
• Good understanding of warehouse operations including picking, packing, loading and stock handling.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to excellent attendance.
• Strong communication skills with a positive, can-do attitude.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to work safely and follow established processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks including picking, packing, goods receipt, checking, loading & unloading of vehicles, hygiene and processing of returns.
• Operate Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other computer-based tasks; contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Follow trained work instructions (e.g., ABC Modules/ WI) and adhere to Code of Conduct Policy.
• Comply with Safe Working Practices and report accidents and incidents.
• Achieve individual and team productivity standards including accuracy.
• Follow escalation processes for deviations from standard process.
• Adhere to company standards in the Code of Conduct Policy.

Skills

Target driven

Computer literacy

MHE licence

Warehouse operations

Independent worker

Attendance reliability

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Safety mind-set

Job description

It's more than a job As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

It's more than a job As part of the Contract Logistics team at Kuehne+Nagel, you will play a key role in designing, managing, and optimizing solutions that keep goods moving efficiently. Whether you’re leading a team, engineering processes, or driving projects, your work ensures that our customers’ products are stored, handled, and delivered with precision. From everyday essentials to seasonal items, what we do in Contract Logistics impacts businesses and communities around the world. At Kuehne+Nagel, your contribution goes far beyond the warehouse—it helps shape the flow of global trade.

Due to an exciting internal promotion, we're looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our welcoming and hardworking team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands‑on environment and takes pride in being part of a team that keeps things moving. With a regular Monday to Friday schedule of 8:00am to 4:00pm, you'll benefit from a healthy work-life balance, leaving your evenings and weekends free to enjoy what matters most.

How you create impact

• Carry out assigned tasks including: picking, packing, goods receipt, checking, loading & unloading of vehicles, hygiene and the processing of returns
• Operate Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and carry out other assigned Computer based tasks as required. 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
• Follow the escalation process where there is any deviation from the standard process
• Adhere to company standards as detailed in the Code of Conduct Policy

What we would like you to bring

• Experience working towards targets and meeting performance goals
• Confident using computers and warehouse systems
• MHE licence (where applicable)
• Good understanding of warehouse operations, including picking, packing, loading, and stock handling
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining excellent attendance
• Strong communication skills with a positive, can‑do attitude
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work safely and follow established processes and procedures

What's in it for you

Join Kuehne+Nagel and build your future with us. We believe in recognising and rewarding the commitment, expertise and passion our people bring every day. In return, you'll enjoy a competitive benefits package, including 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn additional leave through length of service.

• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn additional leave through length of service
• Our contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension scheme
• Our Route 2 Rewards programme, offering employee discounts, recognition initiatives, wellbeing resources and a dedicated wellbeing centre to support you both professionally and personally

As a proud holder of the Gold Armed Forces Covenant Award, we are committed to being a forces friendly employer and actively welcome applications from service leavers, reservists and veterans. We recognise the valuable skills, experience and perspectives they bring to our business and are proud to support their transition into civilian careers.

Please be aware that by applying for this role, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This process will include criminal record checking and identity validation. This means that KN will ask successful applicants to provide certain information and documentation to enable these checks to be conducted.

Any appointment will then be strictly conditional upon, and subject to, the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks

Who we are

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

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