warehouse worker Gloucester, England
Job description
Warehouse Operative
We are looking for a hardworking and dedicated individual to join our warehouse picking team to ensure our outgoing product is handled, stored, picked and packed to ensure safe onward delivery to our customers.
The preferred candidate will have experience lifting, be able to work on their feet for an entire shift, and is capable of completing physical tasks within the warehouse. You must also be comfortable working at height on a picking platform. An interest in keeping our facilities clean and tidy is also required.
Who are we?
Proud to be manufacturing in Gloucestershire, Window Widgets Limited is part of the Q19 Group. An award-winning business within the fenestration industry, providing high quality window products through two brands (Window Widgets and Residence Collection), supporting the industry with innovative product solutions for the manufacture and installation of windows.
Window Widgets has a track record of success and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us on our journey.
What is the job?
The Warehouse Operative is required to extract product from bin locations (this can be up to 6 metres in length), to fulfil customer orders, using hand-held scanners and placing the required products into containers, ready for despatch to the customer. The hand-held scanners are also used for replenishment of materials into the warehouse.
Working 06.00 to 14.30 Monday to Friday, the starting rate will £10.50 per hour, rising to £11.00 per hour at 6 months on successful completion of probation and training.
Key Tasks Include:
- Pick and pack customer orders using hand-held scanners.
- scan the bin and then put product into the required containers, such as stillages and pallets.
- Use appropriate packaging materials to protect the product e.g stillage liners.
- Ensure orders are packaged and labelled correctly to prevent order errors and damage.
- Use forklift trucks, tugs, picking platforms and any other machinery that is required in a safe manner and according to the training provided.
- Ensure all required daily safety checks are completed.
- Move stock around the warehouse in a safe manner.
- Book stock in externally and internally when required.
- Assisting with stock checks as required.
- General housekeeping such as cleaning and maintenance is part of the daily routine to ensure stored goods are kept tidy and safely.
To be successful in the role you will need the following
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Clear understanding and appreciation of health and safety procedures
- Good timekeeping.
- Excellent team working and adaptability.
- Clear communication skills.
It would also be an advantage if you had the following but full training will be given:
- FLT Licence
- Tug experience.
- Experience with picking platforms.
- Previous experience using hand-held scanners
In return we offer a competitive salary and the following additional benefits:
- 8% non-contributory pension (on top of salary)
- 20 days leave (plus bank holidays) and additional days at Christmas
- Healthcare cash plan and wellbeing perks and rewards
- Life assurance
How to apply?
If this sounds of interest to you and you would like to apply, please send your CV to our HR Manager, Katherine Woolford.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Gloucester, GL2 4PA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: In person
