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The Bristol Port Company have exciting opportunities for Warehouse Operatives to join their team based in Avonmouth and Royal Portbury Dock.

Location: Bristol, BS20 7XJ

Salary: £30,221 per annum

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

As one of the UK's major ports, The Bristol Port Company provides the full range of warehousing, logistics and distribution services. Established in 1991, the Port now employs over 600 people and has invested over £600 million in infrastructure, equipment and its workforce. Bristol Port is a key national asset and a major economic driver for the South West region; the Company and businesses on the Port Estate contribute more than £1 billion to UK GDP.

The Bristol Port Company currently has 70,000 sq m of warehousing at Royal Portbury Dock which is used for handling paper, KLB, newsprint and tissue products arriving both in container and breakbulk form. We have also developed a sophisticated wine rack store of 11,000 sq m which is used as a National Distribution Centre for a major supplier.

We need to strengthen our team of Warehouse Operatives to support these trades. Principal duties will include case picking, operating forklift trucks, counter balance and reach trucks. You will also be required to support our very busy motor trade, driving motor vehicles on and off of vessels and between compounds. There may also be a requirement to work on our other trades.

You will be required to participate in all aspects of warehouse operations at Avonmouth and Royal Portbury Dock. You will be an experienced Warehouse Operative, preferably with reach truck, counter balance and PPT skills.

The basic working month comprises 169.5 hours. The Warehouse operates over 24 hours/7 days a week (including bank holidays) utilizing completely flexible shifts of between 4 and 12 hours duration. The Company will endeavour to give as much notice of required shifts, but this may not always be possible.

Overtime payments will be made after 169.5 basic hours per month. Overtime is paid at time plus one quarter for the first 24 hours per month and time plus one half thereafter.

• You must have a flexible attitude and be willing to commit to the demands of a busy Port, which operates over 24 hours/7 days per week
• A full driving licence and your own transport are essential

• Holidays: 25 days per annum, plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Profit related pay: A scheme currently operates which rewards all employees with a share of Company profits
• Company Pension Scheme
• Subsidised Canteens
• GP Service free access to onsite GP
• Gym: Free access to onsite gym

Please be aware, due to the nature of the role, only candidates eligible to both live and work in the UK will be considered for the role. No sponsorship or relocation packages will be offered for this role.

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