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Warehouse Operative
Salary £28,647 per annum + opportunity to take part in Warehouse Incentive scheme
Permanent, full-time
Location: York

We have an exciting permanent opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join Northern Gas Networks.

The Warehouse Operative role will contribute to a cost effective, customer focused service, with zero tolerance to safety by taking responsibility for items of stock moving in and out of the Stores and repair and maintenance activities to plant and equipment. To achieve this, the role requires substantial management and adherence to the SAP database. This will ensure that the safe and efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of warehouse equipment is delivered, accurately accounted for, and maintained. The role will continually strive to improve productivity and cost saving opportunities to ensure objectives are met without compromising our customers or safety performance. New technology implementation in the Warehouse is a key part of the role and therefore, you will need to utilise your technological skills and acumen as well as possessing strong administrative and interpersonal skills.

Why Work at NGN? At Northern Gas Networks, we are a community. We provide a supportive and fun working environment in our spacious offices with onsite parking provided. We embrace creativity and innovation as well as offering a range of learning and development opportunities to progress your career. Since we started operating in 2005, We have led the way as one of the most cost-efficient of the UK’s eight gas distribution networks, reliably delivering gas to over 2.7 million homes and businesses. Our ‘dream’ is to become the UK’s most loved, admired, and respected company, and we aim to do this through an empowered team that is ‘mind-blowingly great!’

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: We value equality, diversity, and inclusion at NGN, and this is embedded in everything that we do. We will be delighted to hear from a diverse range of applicants, so we can continue to grow our mind-blowingly great team of people. We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, helping ex-services personnel back into employment, as well as being members of WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) and we are committed to delivering our ‘Opportunity Action Plan’ having signed the Social Mobility Pledge campaign, whereby we will establish our business as a ‘force for good’ in the communities that we serve. If you require adjustments to support in your application, we want to hear about how we can help. Any applicants that require reasonable adjustments throughout the selection process/further flexibility are able contact us directly to inform us of any additional support that is required. If you require adjustments made to the standard interview process (e.g. a working interview or a different interview format) then please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected]

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the delivery and collection of both inward and outward stock movement whilst maintaining accuracy of the recording of stock on the relevant electronic systems before it leaves the warehouse to feed into the business operations
• Ensuring that the delivery and collection of stock is carefully and accurately monitored in line with stock levels and check the accuracy of all incoming and outgoing stock by ensuring the system is up to date
• Operating and repairing where appropriate, mechanical lifting and handling equipment, tools and other equipment in a safe and competent manner ensuring that all equipment and tools are correctly maintained and stored, e.g. mini excavator, pneumatic tools etc
• Ensuring the repair and maintenance of equipment for operatives and departments within NGN, providing a service whereby teams and individuals will be provided with compliant equipment that is fit for purpose in accordance with relevant HSE Legislation, Company Standards and Codes of Practice.
• Work in collaboration with onsite customer teams and managers to ensure the correct documentation and ordering processes are followed in line with the relevant electronic stock systems, ensuring accurate records for all inward and outward inventory movements.
• You will take ownership and be solely responsible for any discrepancies that arise within the electronic stock system.
• Carry out driving duties as part of the role to deliver and pick up equipment and tools. Also, to provide support at other Warehouses.

What we’re looking for:

• Possession of a current Full Driving Licence
• IT Skills – Competent in using Excel, Word, and Outlook to a good standard.

Desirable: (But not essential as training will be provided where required)

• Experience in service, calibration, maintenance of plant and equipment
• Experience of using MRP, warehousing systems and SAP (Training on SAP 4 will be provided)
• Possession of a current Gas Network Safety Passport or equivalent
• Telehandler license
• Trailer/Towing license (parts B/E on license)

What we offer you:

• A competitive salary of £28,647 per annum
• An opportunity to take part in Warehouse Incentive scheme
• 25 days annual leave (plus recognised bank holidays and 2 half days over the Christmas period)
• SSP for first 7 calendar days then occupational sick pay
• A generous stakeholder 5/10 pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options... from discounts on a variety of UK attractions, gym membership, restaurant discounts, experience days...and exclusive NGN discounts and much more!
• An array of fantastic family- friendly policies such as 6 weeks’ paternity leave (for eligible employees) and 6 months’ full pay for employees on maternity leave (for eligible employees), as well as shared parental leave and many more

Our values are at the heart of what we do. In addition to your key responsibilities, you will incorporate these into the daily life of your role. We are…Trailblazing, Intellectually Curious, Empowered ,Happy ,Heartfelt &Community Focused

Due to the high number of applications we may look to close the advertising of this role early.