WSM Warehouse Operative

Wincanton; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics services provider in Weston-super-Mare has exciting opportunities for experienced warehouse operatives. Central to operations supporting equipment delivery for construction, the role offers a salary of £13.85ph. Candidates will benefit from extensive training and various employee perks, including discounts and healthcare plans. A minimum of 3 years UK employment history is required for security clearance. The position is fulltime with 8.5 hour shifts from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Retail discounts

Extensive training opportunities

Healthcare Cash plan

Pension Accident Insurance

Dental Cash plan

Discounted Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Desirable MHE license, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload lorries using various equipment.
• Ensure 100% accuracy in operations.
• Drive items to the HPC site safely.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Excellent communication skills

Logical problem-solving

Ability to make recommendations

Enthusiastic and committed

Tools

Material Handling Equipment license

Job description

Overview

Wincanton have exciting opportunities for an experienced warehouse operative for our brand-new warehouse operation in Weston‑Super‑Mare. These are key roles that will be central to the successful delivery of a contract where Wincanton are providing warehousing services for equipment being delivered for the construction of Hinkley Point C.

Successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance prior to commencing employment, this includes being able to provide a minimum of 3 years consecutive UK employment / education & residential history.

The role reports into the Shift Lead.

Why Wincanton?

Unrivalled salary £13.85ph - 4 weekly pay

Monday to Friday, 8.5 hour shifts, between 06:00–18:00 – (TBC)

22 days + bank holidays

Benefits

• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Holiday Trading
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Pension Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Death in Service Benefit
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

• Being part of and contributing towards a Zero Harm culture
• Helping Britain achieve Net Zero.
• Driving items to the HPC site safely and securely
• Adhering to all legal obligations whilst representing the company in the company vehicle
• Demonstrating of a safety‑first mind set and active engagement with safety initiatives
• Delivering high personal standards to achieve KPI’s in safety, quality, performance and service
• Loading and Unloading lorries with the use of various Material Handling Equipment (up to 16T truck)
• Taking pride in ensuring 100% accuracy in all aspects of the operation

What will you bring?

• Experience of working within a warehouse environment
• Excellent communication skills combined with logical problem‑solving skills
• Ability to make recommendations for improvement
• Enthusiastic, committed and able to respond positively to changing demands
• MHE license(s) desirable but not essential as training will be provided for the right candidates
• Career progression will be available for the right candidates

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age.