Warehouse Operative - Nights

Kuehne + Nagel AS; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Warehouse Operative. This role involves loading and unloading lorries, ensuring product handling compliance, and maintaining a safe working environment. With competitive pay and genuine development opportunities, you'll thrive in a supportive team. Enjoy benefits like 26 days of holiday, life assurance, and discounts at major retailers.

Benefits

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

2 volunteering days per year

Life Assurance

Tailored personal development

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on high street stores

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics within a large, fast-moving environment.
• Strong warehouse system knowledge.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading lorries, ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Updating the PINC Yard Management System.
• Championing a health and safety culture.

Skills

Logistics

Health & Safety

Communication

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Join our dynamic team and help keep the wheels of commerce turning—apply today for a rewarding warehouse position.

Your Role

4 days on, 4 days off - 6pm to 6am. This role is responsible for the operational functionality and performance of the inspection operations, from off-loading trailers to presentation for inspection and reloading onto trailers.

Your Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading lorries, including manual handling, using roller cages and other MHE.
• Ensuring the correct handling of all client products at all stages within the facility while remaining compliant with manual handling procedures.
• Undertaking manual and/or electronic reporting requirements as requested.
• Taking instructions from on-site partners to support the inspection process.
• Updating the PINC Yard Management System following training.
• Carrying out operational tasks to achieve departmental and site objectives.
• Maintaining the inspection environment following training.
• Following COSHH awareness procedures after training.
• Assisting drivers in locating bays and supporting them in directions to bays and offices.
• Championing a health and safety culture.

Your Skills and Experiences

• Experience in logistics within a large, fast-moving environment.
• Strong warehouse system knowledge.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety at work.
• Experience working towards targets.
• Intermediate PC skills: Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Understanding of warehouse practices, e.g., picking, loading.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in an organized manner.
• Good communication skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including covering holidays and absences.

Good Reasons to Join

Alongside competitive pay rates and superb training opportunities, we offer a great working environment where you are respected and valued. Opportunities for progression and development are genuine.

• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays.
• 2 volunteering days per year.
• 3x Life Assurance if you join the KN Route2 pension scheme.
• Tailored personal development and training programs.
• Trusted and empowered to deliver your best.
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounts on high street stores and supermarkets (Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, and more).
• Refer a friend scheme.

As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer recognizing the skills, expertise, and value service leavers bring to our organization.