Warehouse Operative and Driver

The Newt in Somerset Warehouse; Galhampton; Sur place; GBP 15 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee Life Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Spa and swimming pools access

50% off Spa Treatments

Gym access

Résumé du poste

The Newt in Somerset is seeking a Warehouse Operative and Driver to manage warehouse operations, including order picking, goods-in inspection, receipt and put away, stock checks and hygiene. The role also involves delivering picked orders between internal points across The Newt estate, including hotels, restaurants, and other departments.

You will require a valid UK driving licence and experience with fresh food items or HACCP knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence.
• Experience of working with fresh food items is an advantage.
• Food safety and HACCP knowledge is an advantage.
• Forklift licence - counterbalance (or the ability to be put on a course).
• Flexi-truck Licence (or the ability to be put on a course).
• Stock taking procedures and processes.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Have a good eye for detail.

Responsabilités

• Receiving and forwarding goods and deliveries to the correct point of contact/storage area in a timely and safe way.
• Following all requisitioning and stock control procedures for stock leaving the warehouse including the identification of damaged, unacceptable or incorrect items.
• Order picking using electronic picking scanners.
• Delivery of items to a set time schedule.
• Keeping all records organised and up to date.
• Maintaining clean, tidy and hygienic working areas to required standards.
• Applying health and safety best practice across all aspects of the role, especially for food and beverage items.

Connaissances

Driving licence

Food safety HACCP

Forklift licence

Flexi-truck licence

Stock taking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Description du poste

Warehouse Operative and Driver

£13.33 per hour plus performance bonus and fantastic benefits

40 hours per week, including regular weekends and bank holidays

Driving License Required

Advert closes: 6th November

Our Estate Logistics Warehouse Team

The Estate Logistics Team is an essential function for the estate, supplying services across all areas of the business from our Avalon base. The main functions of the department are:

• Receiving and storage of all central procurement stock for The Newt
• Management of warehouse stock and storage areas
• Logistics services from food production areas to warehouse and receiving departments
• Processing and fulfilment of supply orders to internal departments
• Processing external purchase orders into the warehouse

Avalon is the operational side of The Newt with a range of functional areas including e-commerce fulfilment, central procurement, butchery, bakery, food production kitchen, commercial produce growing and livestock.

Warehouse Operative and Driver

This role is responsible for warehouse operations including order picking, goods-in inspection, receipt and put away, stock taking and warehouse hygiene – a strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability is key.

In addition, the role will deliver picked orders and other items between internal delivery points across The Newt estate including our warehouses, hotels, restaurants, cafes, food and beverage outlets and other departments.

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Peace of mind with Employee Life Cover, providing your nominated loved one with 2x your salary.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme, including unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments for you and your family.
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
• Access to our Cycle to Work scheme, supporting wellbeing and sustainable commuting.
• Complimentary staff meal when onsite – crafted by our dedicated kitchen team, often featuring fresh produce from our estate.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Complimentary garden membership for The Newt and our partner gardens, including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme – Newt Awards, with the opportunity to achieve amazing rewards, including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Discover exclusive perks with discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a 30% discount at our restaurants.
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities, including Fun Squad events.
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receiving and forwarding goods and deliveries in and out of the to the correct point of contact/storage area in a timely and safe way
• Following all requisitioning and stock control procedures for stock leaving the warehouse including the identification of damaged, unacceptable or incorrect items.
• Order picking using electronic picking scanners
• Delivery of items to a set time schedule
• Keeping all records organised and up to date
• Maintaining clean, tidy and hygienic working areas to required standards
• Applying health and safety best practice across all aspects of the role, especially for food and beverage items

Skills and Experience

• Valid UK Driving licence
• Experience of working with fresh food items is an advantage.
• Food safety and HACCP knowledge is an advantage
• Forklift licence - counterbalance (or the ability to be put on a course)
• Flexi-truck Licence (or the ability to be put on a course)
• Stock taking procedures and processes
• Positive attitude and good communication skills.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.
• Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
• Have a good eye for detail.

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.

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