Total 7 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX25 5HA

Warehouse Stock Assistant - Didcot - £24,082

The position

• This is a full time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in Didcot
• Rate of pay: £24,082 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus daily 30-min unpaid break
• Shift Patterns: 5 days out of 7 - Shifts between: 08:00-16:00
• Working Environment - Ambient

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Warehouse Stock Operative, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering or leaving the depot is accurate.

Our activities vary, so often, you may be required to work across multiple different workstreams such as Goods Inbound checks, Picker Accuracy audits and Load Adherence checks most of which require periods of manual handling.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of supplier deliveries on the GFR program.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock destined for stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - just ask!
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Regular overtime is available
• Free onsite parking & subsidised canteen
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

About RAS

Retail & Asset Solutions are an innovative and market-leading organisation providing audit services to some of the UK and Europe's largest Food, DIY and Apparel retailers. We engage, listen and work with our customers in a way they can trust, often operating as an extension of their own teams to deliver value-added business.

At RAS Supply Chain we have developed specialised expertise in supply chain assurance services. This helps retailers track and verify goods received from suppliers by checking pick and compliance accuracy, as well as easily integrating with customer IT systems to provide real-time management information.

As leaders in innovation, we embrace new technologies and concepts. We were the first company to use barcode scanning with bespoke reporting, and we were also the first to implement wireless RF data transmission. In the Supply Chain field we are the only organisation providing the end-to-end GFR service to retailers and suppliers. In our ongoing quest for innovation, we continue to research and develop solutions by working collaboratively with our customers and by identifying opportunities to drive sales and combat loss.

With approximately 3,500 employees, we have the largest pool of multi-skilled retail trained colleagues located throughout the UK and Ireland. We also have a fleet of over 70 minibuses ready to deliver count teams to any site in the UK, enabling us to deliver greater consistency in personnel and performance.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Warehouse Stock Assistant - Didcot - £22,912

The position

• This is a full time permanent position based at our customers distribution centre in Didcot
• Rate of pay: £22,912 per annum
• Weekly hours: 37.5 hours plus daily 30-min unpaid break
• Shift Patterns: 5 out of 7 - Shifts between: 06:00 - 14:00 & 14:00-22:00
• Working Environment - Mixed

A day in the life of a Warehouse Stock Operative

As a Warehouse Stock Operative, you will work as part of a dynamic and supportive team in what can be described as a fast-paced and target driven environment to ensure the stock entering or leaving the depot is accurate.

Our activities vary, so often, you may be required to work across multiple different workstreams such as Goods Inbound checks, Picker Accuracy audits and Load Adherence checks most of which require periods of manual handling.

Job activities

• Audit the Inbound accuracy of supplier deliveries on the GFR program.
• Audit Picker accuracy of stock destined for stores and fully investigate all errors found.
• Adhere to agreed audit and error verification procedures at all times.
• Maintain integrity at all times.
• Ensure the expected productivity levels are achieved, in line with customer expectations.
• Review daily targets in line with customer expectations.

RAS Benefits

• Flexible working shifts patterns - just ask!
• Competitive salary with optional pension scheme
• Regular overtime is available
• Free onsite parking & subsidised canteen
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Recognition Awards and Incentives
• Genuine career progression
• Refer a friend bonus

Job specifics

• Able to actively respond to both verbal instructions and audible warning devices
• The ability to communicate well, both written and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

About RAS

Retail & Asset Solutions are an innovative and market-leading organisation providing audit services to some of the UK and Europe's largest Food, DIY and Apparel retailers. We engage, listen and work with our customers in a way they can trust, often operating as an extension of their own teams to deliver value-added business.

At RAS Supply Chain we have developed specialised expertise in supply chain assurance services. This helps retailers track and verify goods received from suppliers by checking pick and compliance accuracy, as well as easily integrating with customer IT systems to provide real-time management information.

As leaders in innovation, we embrace new technologies and concepts. We were the first company to use barcode scanning with bespoke reporting, and we were also the first to implement wireless RF data transmission. In the Supply Chain field we are the only organisation providing the end-to-end GFR service to retailers and suppliers. In our ongoing quest for innovation, we continue to research and develop solutions by working collaboratively with our customers and by identifying opportunities to drive sales and combat loss.

With approximately 3,500 employees, we have the largest pool of multi-skilled retail trained colleagues located throughout the UK and Ireland. We also have a fleet of over 70 minibuses ready to deliver count teams to any site in the UK, enabling us to deliver greater consistency in personnel and performance.

This role is being handled by Retail & Asset Solutions (RAS). To discuss this vacancy or any other great positions we have please call us on 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working for our business.

By applying to this role, you are consenting to Retail & Asset Solutions to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. If you have any questions or wish to exercise your right to access, erase or restrict the holding or processing of your data then please contact us at applications@retailassetsolutions.com and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.

Do you want to be part of our friendly team working for GXO Logistics as a Warehouse Operative in Didcot, OX11 7PL? If so, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are over 16 to get started immediately and earn a market-leading pay rate!

Your pay rate as a Warehouse Operative:

Non Parity (Before 12 weeks of service):

• Basic rate: £10.88 per hour | Rotating shift (4 on 4 off): £12.95 per hour | Rotating days (4 on 4off): £11.92 per hour | Rotating nights (4 on 4off): £14.55 per hour | Overtime rate: £16.31 per hour | Bank Holiday: £23.54 per hour

Parity (After 12 weeks of service):

• Basic rate: £11.04 per hour | Rotating shift (4 on 4 off): £13.25 per hour | Rotating days (4 on 4off): £11.92 per hour | Rotating nights (4 on 4off): £14.85 per hour | Overtime rate: £16.61 per hour | Bank Holiday: £23.84 per hour

**Under 18's will be given £10.42 per hour**

Your role as a Warehouse Operative:
You will be in-loading and unloading trailers, tray washing, baling. Keeping the warehouse clean and tidy including keeping gangways clear and litter removal. Operating conveyors in compliance with Health and Safety. The Warehouse Operative role is physical so you must enjoy the work of a physical nature. Other duties as a warehouse operative may be required.

Typical shift and working hours as a Warehouse Operative:

• Day shift: 6am to 6pm | 6am to 2:45pm | 7am to 3:45pm
• Night shift: 10pm to 6am |6pm to 6am
• Any other working times can be considered

**We are flexible in the number of shifts you want to take**

Some of the benefits you will receive working as a Warehouse Operative:

• We have onsite free parking
• Immediate starts are available
• Canteen providing hot and cold drinks and snacks
• You will receive weekly pay - every Friday!
• Training is provided so no experience is needed

There are possibilities to gain a contract with this major international company with career progression and development.

We're a Flexible Pay Employer that offers Wagestream. The money management app lets you choose when to get paid, put money aside each month, get discounts on your shopping, check your benefits entitlement, and much more.

Challenge-trg Recruitment has partnered up with the Company Shop, which will enable our staff and colleagues the opportunity to access their membership scheme free of charge. You can gain access to discounted food at up to 70% off the recommended retail price.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) in all our employment practices to all employees, temporary workers, and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender reassignment, married or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

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Challenge-trg Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

A very established company in Oxford are looking for a Building Facilities & Procurement Manager to oversee the running of the Head Office Building from a facilities and procurement perspective, looking after a small team of staff and working closely with the Group Health and Safety Manager and Directors.

You need to be a highly motivated individual with a proactive approach to the role, and you must have proven experience in facilities management in a relevant environment, a working knowledge of health and safety matters, and demonstrable experience of managing a busy and varied workload. Excellent customer service and communications skills are also essential.

You need to have proven experience in UK building facilities and asset management in a relevant commercial environment, a working knowledge of health and safety matters, and demonstrable experience of procurement of goods and services in a HQ environment and be IOSH/NEBOSH qualified.

Key Accountabilities:
Plan, manage and oversee all works of all contractors, staff, and other parties to ensure the quality of delivery, that the works are within the agreed scope and value for money, and that relevant contracts are in place to meet agreed deadlines
Ability to prepare an annual business plan and budget for the facilities portfolio and to undertake regular project reviews to ensure accountability for the budget as well as progress of the works and projects
H&S Inductions and workspace assessments
Responsible for procuring defined goods and services for the portfolio
Managing refurbishments relocation's or renovations as they arise in the portfolio and being available for advice to other business units on similar projects
Will champion and drive through the implementation of the group purchasing policy across the core group functions
Supervise multi-disciplinary teams of staff, including cleaning/maintenance and ensure the highest standard of front of house and building housekeeping is maintained throughout the HQ building
Leading commercial tender and review processes, negotiating financial terms/service levels and appointment of all facilities contracts.
Identifying new components and obsolescence with the suppliers
Managing contract reviews and terminating arrangements
Lifecycle planning of assets and facilities asset management - create a framework for how to operate, maintain, renew, and retire high-value assets
Undertake regular site inspection as agreed with management, monitor the state of repair, complete inspection reports, and action any necessary works on approval of management
Ensure that all contractors and staff follow agreed protocols/ procedures relating to works being carried out and approvals sought as directed
Dealing with all queries expediently and professionally including arranging and attending periodic staff meetings, actioning subsequent minutes and works
Develop and promote good working relationships with all office staff and other key stakeholders
Use performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels/ conduct and lead to improvement
Identify deficiencies of work/service and report to management
Implement improvements to service delivered by contractors, staff, and other parties
Manage and lead change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities
Prepare documents for tender for contractors and calculate and compare costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money
Direct, coordinate and plan essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, stationery, car parking, EV charging, health & safety, archiving, cleaning, catering, telephones, waste disposal, and recycling
Compiling weekly updates to the Group Head of Health, Safety and Sustainability
Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and deal with the consequences
Ensure full compliance with all current and impending Health and Safety legislation, including the full implementation of annual Health and Safety Risk Assessment Reports and Fire Risk Assessments.
The facilities support and front of house team also perform reception and defined office-based administration activities. These activities will be managed by the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director & Company Secretary on a matrix management basis with this role.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
You must have had management responsibility for multi-site building and facilities management of commercial buildings in previous roles, including asset management and procurement
IOSH/NEBOSH qualified with knowledge of Health and Safety legislation as applied to managed commercial property.
Previous experience in facilities management and supplier selection, qualification, evaluation, contract and price negotiations
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Excel, Teams and Word
Technical understanding of how a building works from a M&E point of view
Previous experience of managing contractors and staff
Desirable:
A training qualification from IWFM
Membership of CIPS or a willingness to work towards and obtain a minimum of level 5 Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply certification
Prince2 or Agile qualifications in project management

Working in Oxford with parking and an onsite Gym, 8am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
competitive salary of £40k - £50k, 25 Days holidays, Private Medical Insurance and Pension.

Are you an organised and detail-oriented individual? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your skills make a tangible impact? Join the University of Oxford's Engineering Operations Team as our Purchasing Officer, and play a vital role in supporting our technical services teams and contributing to the efficient running of Estates Services.

About the Role

As the Purchasing Officer, you’ll be at the heart of ensuring our technical services teams have the tools and resources they need to succeed. From managing purchase orders and supplier relationships, this is a role where your expertise and initiative will be valued. You'll ensure compliance with financial regulations, maintain accurate records, and support our teams in delivering excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Manage purchase requisitions, monitor stock levels, track orders, and liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and accurate pricing.
Work closely with the Estates procurement team to onboard new contracts and enhance purchase order systems and processes.
Produce regular reports, maintain compliance with University financial regulations, and support tool and equipment management.
Keep supplier and product information up to date, process urgent requests, and provide general office admin support as needed.
Support the Engineering Operations Team with financial processes, including open PO reports, reconciliation, and goods receipt management.
What We Offer:
Opportunity to contribute to the operational excellence of one of the world’s leading universities.
You’ll be part of a vibrant and passionate team
30 days of annual leave (excluding public holidays)
Extensive personal and professional development opportunities
Excellent contributory pension scheme
Subsidised sports centre membership and cycle loan scheme
Supportive childcare services and generous family leave
About You

To excel in this role, you’ll need:

Essential Skills and Experience:
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and familiarity with finance admin workflows.
Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with suppliers and team members.
Experience in working with information systems and a proactive approach to resolving issues independently.
A flexible approach towards changing business needs.
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Familiarity with help desk or customer management systems.
Experience in a higher education or service industry environment.
Knowledge of Oracle Financials and/or Planon systems.
How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit the following documents as part of your online application:
Covering letter / supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role as set out in the job description
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Contact details of two referees (only contacted if you are successful)
Only applications received before 12 pm on Monday 9 December 2024 can be considered.

Interviews will be conducted on Tuesday 17 December 2024.

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Warehouse Operative

Job&Talent are recruiting for experienced Warehouse Operatives in Banbury. We are looking for hard working and experienced warehouse operatives to join our team, our client is ramping up for some new business opportunities and are looking for core team members to join the operation.

As a Warehouse Operative you will need to have:

• Ability to work in a rapidly changing, fast past paced environment
• Ability to work both individually and as part of a team in a physically demanding environment
• A 'can do', right first time and passionate approach
• Safety Shoes

Salary :

• AM Shift Payment per hour = £11.44 per hour.
• PM shift Payment per hour = £11.44 + £10.75 per day PM shift bonus
• Night shift Payment per hour = £11.44 + £19.69 per day night shift bonus.
• Overtime Rate - £17.16 per hour if over 40 hours per week has been completed
• AM Shift - Monday - Friday 07:00 - 15:00
• PM Shift - Monday - Friday 15:00 - 23:00
• Night Shift - Sunday 23:59 - 07:00; Monday - Wednesday 23:00 - 07:00; Thursday 22:30 - 07:00
• Our client offers training suitable for all candidates regardless of previous experience however previous inventory management/ experience with scanners is preferred.

Role of a Warehouse Operative:

• Accurately receive, pick, assemble and load customer orders within depot accuracy and speed targets
• Contribute towards a clean and safe working environment, demonstrating concern to ensure that personal actions do not compromise the health and safety of self and/or colleagues at all times
• Handle customer stock with care and consideration to minimize damages and maximize customer service
• Adhere to instructions and guidelines regarding manual handling, the use of Mechanical Handling equipment, including pre-operational checks, reporting of defects, and the safe use and operation of all equipment.

Please Note: This role requires long term commitment and is not suitable for candidates looking for short term temporary work.

Benefits of working with us as a Warehouse Operative:

• Weekly Pay
• Pension Scheme
• Holiday Pay
• Performance bonus and weekend pay enhancements
• Free parking
• Helpful onsite team
• Online discount and voucher scheme
• Mortgage references

If you are interested in the above Warehouse Operative role please apply

If you are looking to contact our onsite team, please visit the site locator on our website.

Job&Talent do NOT charge any fees for our services.

Job&Talent acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Warehouse Operative
Banbury, Oxford, OX16
Pay rate: £11.44 - £17.16* per hour *overtime* + FANTASTIC DAILY BONUS

Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative looking for work? Gi Group are recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to work for a well-known toy distributor, based in Banbury, Oxford, OX16

Warehouse Operative responsibilities:
* Picking and Packing orders
* Visual inspection and quality checking
* Loading, ensure that all loads agree with transport paperwork and are loaded to time, stacked in the correct sequence, and are configured and restrained correctly.
* Working to targets and company standards
* General housekeeping/cleaning of warehouse and packing area

Warehouse Operative required skills:
* Enthusiastic, reliable, and punctual
* Happy to work in a fast paced, target driven environment
* Accept the occasional irregularity of hours to achieve completion of important tasks
* Driven and motivated to achieve targets set
* Punctual and excellent attendance records
* Experience is preferred but full training given so not absolutely necessary

Warehouse Operative Shifts:
* Days - 7:00am - 3:30pm - Monday to Friday
* Afternoons - 3:00pm - 11:00pm - Monday to Friday
* Nights - Sunday (00:00-06:30) & Monday -Thursday (23:00 - 07:00)

Warehouse Operative Pay:
* Day Shift - £11.44 ph
* Afternoons shift - £11.44ph + £10.75 per day shift bonus anything over 4 hours
* Night shift - £11.44ph + £19.69 per night shift bonus anything over 4 hours
* Overtime Rate - £17.16ph if over 40 hours per week has been complete

Warehouse Operative Benefits:
* Free on-site parking
* On-site canteen facilities
* Friendly atmosphere
* Achievable targets
* Regular working pattern
* Overtime available regularly

To be considered for this role as a Warehouse Operative, please apply directly!

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

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