Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative

Location: Templecombe, England, United Kingdom

Job Title: MTO

Grade: W2

Reports to: Sam Channing

Location: Templecombe

Summary And Purpose Of Position

Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling, and distribution; high volume e‑fulfilment; retailer ‘dark stores’; two‑person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK’s best‑known companies. As a multi‑tasked operative, you will have a range of duties to support the operational efficiency, general housekeeping and hygiene standards of the warehouse and site.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure conduct and behaviour to be compliant with Wincanton Health & Safety legislation and guidelines
• Work in a team environment
• Operate customer & Wincanton IT systems as required
• Complete all necessary paperwork accurately
• A range of duties to support the operational efficiency and general housekeeping and hygiene standards of the warehouse and site
• Undertake all training necessary to fulfil the requirement of flexibility to enable presence within any required areas of the warehouse
• To undertake such additional duties as may be reasonably required for the effective role
• Ensure time and attendance within Company set standards
• Be available for call‑out work as part of an existing team
• Flexibility – overtime requirements
• Ensure that any issues are escalated to management
• Carry out operational tasks as requested in order to achieve departmental and site objectives
• React to change due to operational and client requirements and carrying out duties in a professional and timely fashion
• Ensure the correct handling of all client products is carried out at all stages within the facility
• Complete all relevant documentation as required in order to provide a quality service to our client and, therefore, contributing to greater operational efficiency
• Be committed to continuous improvement in line with operational needs, constantly striving for increased efficiency, productivity and growth
• Operate within the Wincanton values – Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness and Trust
• Compliance with all Wincanton policies and procedures

Experience, Skills And Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Ideally experienced and licensed in use of MHE
• Computer literate and can operate RF guns
• Good understanding/experience working with extensive warehouse management systems
• Team player
• Customer focussed
• Polite and professional manner

Our 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.

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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