Warehouse Operator - Aberdeen

GAC Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

GAC UK is seeking a Warehouse Operator in Aberdeen to manage cargo handling and logistics operations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a proactive safety culture, and a counterbalance forklift license. This role involves evening and weekend shifts, offering a rewarding career with extensive training and benefits.

Benefits

38 days’ annual leave

Access to Vitality at Work Scheme

Company pension

Life assurance

Eyecare scheme

Employee assistance programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Retail discounts scheme

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Handle and store cargo safely.
• Operate forklift for loading/unloading transport.
• Manage goods in and complete pick and pack for freight.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

GAC UK is seeking candidates for the Warehouse Operator role based in Aberdeen. Could it be you?

GAC UK employs over 300 experts across more than 25 offices throughout the UK, Ireland, and Gibraltar. We provide a wide range of integrated shipping, logistics, and marine services to the energy and shipping sectors, as well as specialized sectors like marine leisure, sports and events, automotive, and aviation. Our commitment is to deliver complex, time-critical logistics solutions with the highest standards of customer service, aiming to be industry leaders in all sectors we serve.

Key Responsibilities

1. Carry out all activities to the highest standards with a proactive QHSSE approach.
2. Liaise with logistics colleagues, warehouse staff, and clients to meet requirements both verbally and via email.
3. Handle and store cargo safely.
4. Maintain excellent relationships with clients and stakeholders.
5. Manage goods in, line checking, and put-away physically and using our in-house stock management system.
6. Complete pick and pack for North Sea and international freight and process through systems.
7. Packing and securing containers for shipping.
8. Operate forklift for loading/unloading transport and warehouse/yard put-away.
9. Manage communication media (emails and Teams messages) and monitor/respond to requests and queries efficiently.

Job Requirements

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• An understanding and appreciation of a proactive safety culture.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.
• Attention to detail.
• A desire to continually improve.
• Counterbalance forklift license (training can be provided).

Post-training, the successful candidate will join a duty rota involving evening and weekend shifts, as we operate 24/7 for our customers.

The Package & Benefits

GAC UK offers a rewarding career with extensive training and development opportunities, along with benefits including:

• 38 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) plus a day off on your birthday.
• Access to Vitality at Work Scheme.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.
• Eyecare scheme.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Retail discounts scheme.

Our Commitments

GAC UK is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, exemplified by our participation in the Diversity in Maritime Charter. We are committed to promoting diversity, equality, and continual review of our practices.

In 2021, we launched the MARS25 sustainability programme, aiming to significantly reduce our environmental impact, improve our employees' well-being, and influence stakeholders to do the same by the end of 2025.

We prioritize mental and physical health, with initiatives like Mental Health First Aiders, a Wellbeing Working Group, and our partnership with MacMillan Cancer Support, launched in January 2023.

Join Us

If you believe you have what it takes to be part of the GAC UK team, we look forward to receiving your application.