Warehouse Operative

We are currently recruiting talented Inspection Warehouse Operatives to join our team at the DEFRA site in Sevington, Ashford. 

Key responsibilities will include:

Responsible for the day-to-day operational functionality and performance of the inspection operations from off-load from trailers to presentation for inspection and reload on to trailers.

•       Loading and unloading lorries including manual handling, using roller cages and other MHE
•       Undertaking manual and/or electronic reporting requirements as requested
•       Take instruction from our on-site partners to support the inspection process
•       Updating the PINC Yard Management System following training
•       Carry out operational tasks to achieve departmental and site objectives
•       Maintain the inspection environment following training
•       COSHH Awareness following training
•       Assist drivers locating bays, support drivers in direction to bays and office
•       Champion a health and safety culture

The ideal candidate will have:

• Logistics experience in a large fast-moving environment
• Strong warehouse system experience
• A strong knowledge of Health & Safety at work
• Experience of working to agreed targets
• Intermediate PC Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook
• Understanding of warehouse practices e.g. picking, loading
• Forklift roles available too! 

Conditions:

• Shift patterns will be 4 on / 4 off – 12hrs per day
• Days and nights available 6am-6pm/6pm-6am
• Weekly or monthly pay available
• Days - £12.81ph, Nights - £14.09ph with overtime paid 1.5x.  

To be eligible you need:

• NO unspent convictions and be able to pass a basic Criminal Record Check/Disclosure (DBS check)
• Ability to provide 3 years referencing contacts and have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.
• The right to work in the UK