Logistics Operative

Castle Donington, Derby

Medstrom has developed a strong reputation for providing a reliable, dedicated, and trusted service to our partners, across the UK and Ireland.

Our business has grown organically since its establishment, and we have earned a strong reputation in our industry. We are continually growing and evolving and can offer great opportunities for you to develop with our business, the “Medstrom family”.

Medstrom are now an employee-owned business run through an employee ownership trust (EOT). The EOT sustains Medstrom’s independence and recognition of the fact that we are built upon the hard work and commitment of its employees and is unlike any other company in the industry.

Guided by our core values of Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, Commitment, Integrity and Trust, we believe that our people are what makes us great!

We’re now looking for a Logistics Operative to join our Manufacturing Team on a full-time, permanent basis working Monday to Friday.

Our manufacturing facility has great public transport links, with regular buses (including Skylink) virtually on the doorstep.

The Benefits

• Basic starting salary of £22,897 p.a.
• Annual bonus scheme
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Discounts and cashback on shopping, supermarkets and holidays as part of our rewards scheme
• 33 days’ holiday including Bank Holidays
• Full Induction with great training and support from dedicated team members
• Receive a “treat” on your birthday
• Be a part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and the associated benefits of having a stake in the company

Here at Medstrom, we’re dedicated to and focused on delivering the best service possible, and to achieve this, we need amazing people in our team. That’s where you come in.

We believe that our people are what makes us great, which is why we offer a high level of support, as well as learning and development opportunities, to ensure our employees can succeed.

The Role

As a Logistics Operative, you will support the manufacturing process by managing and controlling the flow of raw material into the manufacturing facility and the despatch of finished goods to stock or customer site as required.

Specifically, you will:

• Receive goods inwards, book in and store accordingly
• Ensure an accurate inventory is always available
• Load and unload vehicles using counterbalance forklift
• Pick raw material stock as required by Production Assembly Operatives, ensuring stock levels are replenished on a daily basis
• Monitor and control raw materials, recording supplier delays and notifying appropriate parties of concerns
• Take good care of allocated company equipment
• General housekeeping of the Goods In/Despatch functions, ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times
• Support the preparation of products for despatch, ensuring they are packaged, loaded and handled correctly to eliminate damage during transit
• Ensure all goods in/despatch paperwork is submitted to the relevant internal parties in a timely manner

About You

To join us as a Logistics Operative, you will need:

• Previous experience in a busy goods in/despatch environment
• Proven ability to adhere to strict production deadlines
• An understanding of computerised stock control systems
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good computer skills with the ability to update systems accurately and efficiently
• The ability to provide clear and concise communications either verbally or written
• A good team player mentality
• The ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• A flexible and adaptable attitude with the ability to work additional hours if needed
• To be confident and motivated to provide a high level of service to the business and customer

A valid counterbalance forklift licence would be beneficial to your application.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday (no weekend work unless absolutely necessary)

Webrecruit and Medstrom are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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