Warehouse Operative - Fixed Term Contract

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Wincanton prioritise Safety above everything and so we need like-minded individuals who will ensure that safe working practices are adopted and observed at all times so as to ensure a safe working environment for everyone on site.


• Picking, inspecting and/or packing and recording to customers instructions using either electronic scanners or manual pick sheets.


• We need someone who works well as part of a team and can carry out warehouse tasks as directed


• Our customer is at the heart of what we do and why we do it, we need someone to ensure that the operation meets the customer service requirements and site KPIs by completing each function at the highest standard 


• Someone accurate who can ensure pick accuracy is met as well as productivity rates


• The Wincanton way, someone who takes pride in our site at all times ensuring housekeeping and maintenance duties are fulfilled to maintain the site at its highest standard


• We invest in our people and need someone who is keen to learn and will undertake training when required


• Forward thinking, ensure appropriate action is taken to remove/reduce any significant risks or hazards and identify areas of improvement, or concern regarding the working environment


• To help work in a culture of continuous improvement to drive best-in-class activity and operational excellence.


• Someone people focussed and able to work collaboratively with colleagues in all areas of the site, underpinned by the Company values 


• To help work in a culture of continuous improvement to drive best-in-class activity and operational excellence.

Performance Measures: 

• Accuracy: Perform and record tasks accurately 


• Productivity: Complete tasks to the level as set by Team Leaders, Supervisors or Managers


• Timekeeping: Ensure punctuality and meet deadlines


• Effective communication skills: Must be able to communicate with Line Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders any issues that may arise with the above duties which could result in a task not being carried out accurately


• Updates: Make sure up to date on Wincanton current policies, procedures and instructions via noticeboards


• Ensure that meet KPI’s as set by Line Managers on Picking & Packing

Skills & Experience:

• Basic English language skills


• GCSE level maths of advantage


• Have knowledge of the various warehouse systems


• Able to work as part of a team as well as under own initiative

We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary. Benefits include access to a company pension scheme with employer contributions and other optional schemes you may wish to join. These are just some of the reasons which make Wincanton a great place to work!

If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you.

Wincanton is a leading third party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 20,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do and our mission is “to make our customers business’s better, every day.”

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

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