Warehouse Operative

A multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice.

We are currently recruiting Warehouse Operatives (pickers) for our site in Aylesford, near Maidstone on a full-time, contracted permanent basis.

Shift patterns:

Any Four days from Seven as below.

• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Friday – 07:00am-19:00pm – 44 hours paid per week - £28,153 per annum.
• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday – 07:00am–19:00pm – 44 hours paid per week - £28,153 per annum

Any Five days from Seven as below.

• Sunday-Thursday – 07:00am-17:00pm - 45 hours paid per week – £28,519 per annum.
• Tuesday-Saturday – 07:00am-17:00pm - 45 hours paid per week – £28,519 per annum.

Salary:

• Weekdays - £11.72 per hour.
• Weekend days - £14.06 per hour.
• Overtime rate - £ 14.06 per hour

Job description:

• Ensure all operational activity is carried out safely and in line with the company’s Health & Safety policy, SSOWs, and HACCP regulations.
• To carry out any operational activity as instructed which you are properly trained to undertake including but not limited to; Goods-in, Put away, Replenishment, Picking, Marshalling, Loading, De-kitting, Recycling, and damages.
• To reach and maintain the standards required to meet the Company's performance & productivity targets.
• Use the correct PPE for the activity/temperature range for the area in which you are working.
• Ensure that site practices, policies and procedures are followed and hygiene standards are maintained.
• To use all work equipment provided to you as instructed and to maintain the condition of that equipment.
• To ensure the correct documentation is completed where necessary for example; inbound and despatched loads.
• Reporting all MHE, equipment or building defects in line with company procedures and taking appropriate action to ensure own and colleague safety.
• Ensure all return streams are dealt with as per company procedures
• To assist the Stock Control team as and when required.
• To assist colleagues when required and to behave appropriately at all times.

• Experienced with the use of MHE (Mechanical Handling Equipment/Electrick barrow truck).
• You are comfortable working in a chilled 2.5’c environment (warm clothing required) You are comfortable with manual handling / case picking.
• You are able to work at least one weekend day.
• Experience of working within an environment where achieving deadlines and quality of work are critical.
• Good Standard of written and verbal English.

As part of its Drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• Competive holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health cash plans
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam