We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our Crawley site. Reporting to a Team Leader, working for a highly regarded company within the defence industry. The individual will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and capability to perform all aspects of warehousing to meet all key performance indicators and exceed customer expectations.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance
Why Wincanton?
- Unrivalled salary £22,750
- Monday – Friday 37 hours per week – with an early finish Friday!
- Generous holiday allowance
- 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!
- Pension Accident Insurance
- 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
- Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice
Day to Day
- Working within a team environment in the warehouse completing general warehousing duties that will include lifting and shifting a range of items from small defence items to larger more bulky items
- Ensuring the correct handling of products is carried out at all times of the facility
- Completing necessary administration and paperwork accurately
- Operating both customer and Wincanton IT systems
- Supporting the operational efficiency of the site by pitching in with general housekeeping and hygiene standards around the warehouse and site
- Work within safe systems of work in line with Wincanton Health & Safety legislation and guidelines
- React to change due to operational and client requirements and carrying out duties in a professional and timely fashion
- Operate within the Wincanton values – Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness and Trust
What will you bring?
- Computer literacy is essential in this role due to the evolving requirement to work on both the customer and Wincanton’s computer systems
- Attention to detail as we are working with some expensive products
- Physically able to lift and shift products
- Team player who pitches in and works well with others
- MHE experience and licenses would be a bonus, but we can provide training on this if necessary
- Experience of Warehouse Management Systems would be advantageous
- Customer focused and dedicated to providing excellent service
- Flexible, positive, and professional approach to work
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.
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.
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