Job description
We are recruiting for a Warehouse Assistant in Swindon. The right candidate will undertake general warehouse duties so that an efficient, cost-effective warehouse and distribution service is maintained and to service and maintain the group product code sections.
- Primary duties:*
- To pick orders, balance speed and accuracy such that no errors are made and orders are picked at a speed, which causes no delay to the rest of the warehouse process
- To check orders, balance speed and accuracy such that no errors are made and orders are checked at a speed, which causes no delay to the rest of the warehouse process
- To pick various multi drop or customised testing orders with 100% accuracy
- To keep forward bins stocked so that stock is always available to supply against shipments
- Maintain bulk including location records in order that any member of staff can locate any product or component immediately
- Advise the shop-floor Supervisor of low stocks of selling lines which have stock available for internal make-up
- Draw from bulk the exact number of correct components required to complete make-up kits and packs
- Assist with the collation of stock to ensure sufficient packs and kits are always available covering forecasted sales for min of 3 months
- Manage stock levels so that as required perpetual stock count can be completed and all information recorded with 100% accuracy and at no delay to end customers
- Pack orders in the agreed manner to eliminate damaged in transit, at a speed, which causes no delay to the rest of the warehouse process.
- To keep forward packing locations stocked so that stock is always available to pack orders.
- Assist when directed, other sections, which have staff shortages or are unable to meet the day's objectives
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Principal Accountabilities*
- Pick and check all customer orders including multi-drops and various project requests with 100% accuracy in line with shipping note requirements
- Manage stock levels so that at all times sufficient packs or kits are available for forecasted customers' orders
- Manage stock levels with 100% accuracy so that system information is correct at all times providing accurate visibility throughout the company
- Always provide customers both internally and externally with the highest possible level of accuracy at all times through any methods required
Competencies
- Experience at delivering excellent customer service through warehouse processes
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- IT literate
- Excellent keyboard skills
- Be able to follow processes
- Problem solve and able to think on feet
- Demonstrate flexibility and able to adapt to changing requirements
- Able to remain calm under pressure
- Excellent team skills
- The ability to be proactive
- Self-motivated
- A high concentration level
Education and Experience
- Will have acquired a minimum of 2 years' experience in warehouse distribution or very similar role
- Likely to be educated to 'A' level or HND/HNC
- Competent in using word and Excel
Company StandardsResponds quickly and efficiently to requests from management and deliveries with an accurate response within desired time scale
To understand, respects and observe the need for Data confidentiality at all times
Fully understand we are one company and we all work together to the same goal
This role is a full time vacancy based in Swindon, we offer salary of £22,000 p/a.
Benefits:
- Access to a benefits and discount platform with access to 1000's of discounts at retailers, leisure attractions and restaurants (GLEe provided by Reward Gateway)
- BUPA Healthcare, Life assurance, Permanent health insurance
- On site gym (Brentford office), weekly fruit platters, free parking facilities
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
- Season ticket loan, EAP
- Generous annual leave (including a day off for your birthday)
- Flexible working arrangements
Please apply with your CV and contact details.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00 per year