Warehouse Operative - First Employee

Kramp Group 2017; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics provider in Biggleswade is looking for a First Employee to support outbound operations. This role involves leading a small team, ensuring orders are fulfilled accurately, and operating both in the warehouse and administratively. The ideal candidate will have prior warehouse experience and strong communication skills. We offer competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave, a profit-sharing bonus, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave

Profit sharing bonus

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Free electric car charging on site

Access to personal development courses

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience, ideally leading a small team.
• Experience of driving a forklift truck, training provided if needed.
• Strong communication skills with a mature and professional approach.
• Flexibility in working hours.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the Outbound shift.
• Ensure customer orders are met efficiently.
• Lead and motivate small teams of logistics operators.
• Fulfill orders accurately and on time.
• Provide training support to team members.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Forklift driving

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

• Are you a focused and motivated individual with a desire to progress and develop?
• Do you have experience of using computer systems and warehouse management software?
• Do you have experience of driving forklift trucks?
• Do you have strong communication skills with a mature and professional approach?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Position: First Employee

Location: Biggleswade

Shift: Monday to Friday 2pm – 10pm

Responsibilities

What is your role?

As a first employee, you will support the day to day running of our Outbound shift. Ensuring all customer orders are met maximizing efficiency and quality.

You will be responsible for making sure all orders are fulfilled accurately and on time, vehicles are loaded safely and correctly. All stock is claimed and put away in line with KPIs

This is a hands on warehouse role with an important admin element, so confidence using computer systems and handling data is essential.

Provide leadership and operate as a role model, offering support and motivating small teams of logistics operators

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure all team members follow all processes/procedures correctly and feedback to supervisors on potential improvements points
• Report progress updates, key achievements, and any concerns to the Warehouse Supervisor
• Act as the team expert and provide training support and be the first point of contact for queries from colleagues
• The role will involve both warehouse duties and admin tasks, including regular computer based work.
• Follow company procedures, ensuring that best practices are observed, and safe systems of work are being always followed.
• Motivate and focus staff to achieve set targets and a high-quality service to our customers.

Your Team

Join our dynamic logistics team and be a crucial part of our success. As a team expert, you will play a vital role in ensuring an exceptional customer experience and contributing to the overall efficiency of our operations.

Who are you?

For this job we have a couple of requirements:

• Previous warehouse experience, ideally leading a small team of people; use of scanning equipment
• Experience of driving a forklift truck (licenses are an advantage but not essential as we provide full training)
• A Focused and motivated individual with a desire to progress and develop.
• Embraces change and finds new ways of doing things.
• A keen eye for detail and a sound understanding of right first time.
• Strong communication skills with a mature and professional approach
• A flexible attitude to working hours.

What do we offer?

We are an ambitious, fast-growing and financially sound organization. You can obviously expect:

• 25 days paid annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holiday days
• Profit sharing bonus
• Large staff Canteen, kitchen and changing facilities
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance with access to GP appointments 24/7
• Free electric car charging on site
• Access to free personal development courses

About us

Thanks to our ambitions we are active throughout Europe: a leading position in the agricultural market for parts. We heavily invest in E-Business and innovations. Our aim is to make it easy for our customers to run their business. Working at Kramp means working with over 3500 international colleagues. The people at Kramp are enthusiastic, professional and involved. We speak our customers’ language, understand their challenges and earn their trust to exceed their expectations. Our promise “It’s that easy” is embedded in our culture and DNA.

Working at Kramp means:

… you belong here! Being part of our open business community
… your work makes a difference! Have an impact on what matters

… you will develop and realize! Learn and realize your potential

"We’re a department of innovators and I can already see new projects appearing on the horizon"