Warehouse Operative (Noon/Nights)

Nvsweb; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

NVS Group is seeking a Warehouse Operative for their distribution centre in the United Kingdom. The role covers picking, packing and replenishment to prepare orders for next-day despatch, following SOPs and safety rules. The work is physically demanding and may include shifts on noon and night.

The ideal candidate will have basic literacy and numeracy, good attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team under pressure, with a flexible approach to duties and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Some experience of working in a warehouse environment would be advantageous.
• GCSE grades D-G or equivalent are desirable.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work with others and communicate effectively.
• Hard-working, self-motivated and customer focused.

Responsibilities

• Picking a broad range of items and preparing customer orders for despatch.
• Checking orders and inputting batching information onto the system.
• Replenishing stock and ensuring items are packed to reduce damage.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures and maintaining H&S standards.
• Moving orders ready for despatch and supporting other teams as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Literacy and numeracy

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Customer focus

Process improvement

Education

GCSEs (D-G) or equivalent

Job description

On our warehouse noon and night shifts there are various activities, including: picking, checking and replenishment.

At our national distribution centre, we stock over 16,000 (29,000 including specials) veterinary products including pharmaceuticals, instruments, pet products and accessories. The Warehouse Operative role is at the heart of what we at NVS do. The role involves picking and preparing customer orders ready for next day despatch, in compliance with SOPs.

Key Responsibilities

On our warehouse noon and night shifts there are various activities, including: picking, checking and replenishment. General tasks include:

• Picking a broad range of veterinary products including controlled drugs, items which must be kept between 2 and 8 degrees, bulk items, hazardous and cytotoxic products and other specialist items, using a paper-based pick note;
• Some work at height (accessed via ladders/kick-steps), and below the knee;
• Replenishing stock where necessary;
• Checking orders and inputting batching information onto the computer system to allow despatched stock trackability;
• Ensuring items are packed is such a way as to limit the risk of damages to products;
• Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
• Moving orders ready for despatch;

General

• Required to take a flexible approach, supporting other teams as necessary;
• Maintain good distribution practices, including a 'clean as you go approach';
• Focused on H&S;
• Basic IT work;
• Regular manual handling of products, up to 16kg (up to 25kg in Bulk area);
• Operating LLOP, pump trucks, electric pump truck and HLOP;
• A busy and physically demanding role;
• A diverse and inclusive culture;
• Required to work in fridges as necessary.

Operatives are required to perform any other reasonable duties as the business requires.

Personal attributes:

Qualifications, experience, skills, knowledge and competencies required to fulfil the role

• Some experience of working in a warehouse environment would be advantageous but is not essential;
• GCSE grades D-G or equivalent is desirable;
• A good level of attention to detail;
• The ability to work accurately under pressure;
• Good literacy and numeracy skills;
• The ability to work with others;
• Effective communication;
• Act in a professional manner;
• Hard-working, self-motivated and customer focused;
• Looks for opportunities to improve processes and channels suggestions appropriately.

Applicants should be aware that in line with our Drugs and Alcohol policy we reserve the right to conduct random drug and alcohol tests.

NVS Group is committed to equality of opportunity and this underpins our employment and recruitment procedures. We use objective, job-related criteria when making appointment decisions and our selection criteria is based on skills, experience, qualifications, and an ability to do the job.

Due to the largenumber of applications, we receive, we regret that we will not contactcandidates that have not been selected for interview. If you have not heardfrom us within 2 weeks, you should assume that you have not been successful onthis occasion.

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