Warehouse Operative Tilbury, England
Job description
Warehouse Operative (4 on / 4 off)
Forth Ports Limited is a dynamic and multimodal ports owner and operator, offering a wide range of diverse port related services to help connect the UK with Europe and the rest of the world. If recent world events have taught us anything, it is the critical importance of logistics to every aspect of our life. The port business is significant in where this happens, with 95% of goods coming into the UK coming via ports - from unitised cargoes to renewables and everything in between, we really do keep the UK moving.
Due to business growth we have a number of positions available to join our experienced operatives’ team in the Port of Tilbury, working specifically with one of our well-known global FMCG business partners. We are looking for individuals who are keen to work as part of a team to ensure the overall success of the operation and have a significant impact on production, whilst also enjoying the benefits of the 4 on 4 off shift patterns.
Number of roles:
16
Contract type:
Permanent
Hours:
4 on / 4 off rotation shifts including weekends
Day: 7am – 7pm | Night: 7pm – 7am
About the role
As a Warehouse Operative you will be working closely with and offering direct support to the Warehouse Supervisor and Management team during the busy operations of the terminal. You will work as part of a team to achieve the overall productivity objectives.
Your responsibilities will be:
Operating a forklift to load & unload pallets
Storing and picking goods for our client
General warehouse duties as required
Additional ad-hoc support for the Management team
Working to strict Health & Safety rules
What are we looking for?
Someone who has previous experience in a similar operative role
1 year+ Fork Lift truck experience
A full UK driving license is required
Ability to work to productivity deadlines as part of a team
Maintain exceptional health and safety standards
Good communication skills and attention to detail
What can we offer you?
Competitive salary & additional shift Allowance £2,250.00 annually (included in salary)
Company Pension scheme and Life cover
Cycle to work scheme
Free onsite parking
PPE provided
Onsite Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers counselling and advice on a wide variety of issues, 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Onsite canteen
Employee Wellbeing initiatives
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to work in the UK
- Full UK driving licence
- At least 1 year Fork Lift truck experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work to strict deadlines
Desired criteria
- Experience with VNA retail warehouse distribution center
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Adaptability to Change
Ability to Identify and Anticipate needs
Working Under Pressure
Motivation
Communication
Forklift handling
Forth Ports Group
"As sure as the tide " - 50 years and counting – delivering outstanding results, on all manner of projects. Customers from around the world rely on our expertise to realise their ambitions.
Over our 50 years of experience we have witnessed our ports grow to become important assets to support and deliver growth both for the UK and local economies. The growth impact has been achieved due to the continued investments in our infrastructure, making sure that our ports are able to continually develop their services and support the growth of many industries. Our people have played a significant role. They have delivered the highest quality of service through their expertise, loyalty and flexibility and, without them, we could not have built the strong reputation and the long term agreements with many customers that we have today.
Welcome to Forth Ports Careers. As a leading port operator, we employ over 1,100 people across our ports in Scotland and the Port of Tilbury in London. A career in a port business is very rewarding. There is real variety within each role and significant opportunities for promotion and career development. Don’t just take our word for it; view the “Some of our People” section and the video below to gain insight into the kinds of jobs our employees do, how they’ve grown with us, and what motivates them each day. The port business can be seen as a barometer for the economy and this drives us to be adaptable and fast paced as we identify new business opportunities.
Our benefits
We are committed to creating a positive working culture for all employees, as well as a good work-life balance. Here are just some of the benefits of working for Forth Ports.
