distribution manager Chippenham, South West England, England
Job description
Do you wish to play an active part in building healthy, sustainable environments?
At Wavin, we have a ‘calling’ … to service. A purpose. To build healthy, sustainable environments. And where is our help most needed? The very places we live in: our cities. Our cities’ drinking water is leaking away, greenery has been disappearing, streets are flooding after heavy rainfall and its sewer systems are outdated, polluting our groundwater. It’s time to join forces and build long-lasting cities. It’s time for you to join our team!
At Wavin, we engage and collaborate with city leaders, engineers, planners and installers to help make cities future-proof and buildings comfortable and energy-efficient. As a pioneer in sustainable water infrastructure, we focus on creating positive change in the world, guided by our purpose of Building Healthy, Sustainable Environments.
We want to build a team of champions. That’s why Wavin is currently looking for Distribution Operatives to join our team at Wavin Limited, Chippenham. If you want to make a difference and work for a purpose-led company, please read on.
The role
We are currently recruiting for Distribution Operatives to join our friendly team at Wavin Limited, Chippenham.
Reporting to the Distribution Team Leader, the Distribution Operative will provide picking, packing, loading and unloading services and adhere to all health and safety standards and policies for the site.
The position holder will work positively within a team environment and will need to develop good working relationships with other team members.
Responsibilities
- Able to drive MHE and pick pack product to the required standard as per requests. Load and unload transport vehicles as requested to Wavin safe load.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Policy and procedures and that all work is undertaken to the appropriate standards.
- Participate in the development and implementation of Chippenham S&D improvement plans.
- Meet minimum performance standards.
- Where identified and/or necessary, be prepared to undertake training and work in other operational departments to improve and increase skill levels.
Profile
- Previous experience within a Distribution environment is required.
- Forklift Truck trained would be advantageous, however onsite training is provided.
- A good degree of physical fitness to meet the manual demands of the position.
- Ability to work positively within a team and form good working relationships with other team members is essential.
- Ability to plan and organise own activities to meet the needs of the business within allocated time.
- Flexible and adaptable work ethic.
- Health and Safety Level 1 responsibility statement.
- Willingness to embrace change and improve processes as systems develop is key.
Wavin offers
Do you want to make a difference by building healthy, sustainable environments? As an international company requiring many different professional skills, we understand and celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging. At Wavin, we encourage all our employees to develop their talent with great innovative programs, and to become the best version of themselves. Together, as a strong team, we grow, and deliver on our purpose every day. Wavin is the place to be if you truly wish to make an impact. In addition to working with an enthusiastic, professional team in an international environment, we offer a competitive compensation and benefit package.
Organisation
Wavin is active in the building and construction industry across multiple continents. Wavin is part of Orbia, a community of companies bound together by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Wavin is backed up by 65+ years of expertise and works with 10’500+ employees in 37 countries worldwide. Wavin is the largest business group in Orbia. Orbia has commercial activities in 100+ countries, 21’000+ employees and 120 production sites.
Contact us
If you have questions or you want to know more about the position, please contact our People Team. To apply, use the apply-button.
We advertise our vacancies to attract candidates. If we need agency assistance, we will contact agencies on our Preferred Supplier List. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2023
Reference ID: 29949
