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Warehouse Operator

🏢 NewCold 📍 Wakefield, England 💼 Company - Private
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£21,214 - £30,000
£1,768 - £2,500 / mo
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Location Base
Wakefield, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

This is NewCold
NewCold is a service provider in cold chain logistics with a focus on the development and operation of large, highly automated cold stores. NewCold strives to be crucial in the cold chain of leading food companies, by offering advanced logistic services worldwide. They use the latest technology that empowers their people to handle food responsibly and guarantee food safety in a sustainable way. NewCold challenges the industry, believes in long-term partnerships, and delivers solid investment opportunities that enable next generation logistic solutions.

NewCold is one of the fastest growing companies in cold chain logistics. They are expanding their teams to support this growth. Currently, NewCold has a global network with 12 locations on three continents. We work with a global team of around 1000 employees.

The Role:

As a Warehouse Operator you will support both our Operations and Engineering teams, we are looking for new Systems
Operators to join the team. In this role you will work closely with the Engineering team and Operational teams to ensure the
smooth operations of our automated facilities and systems, ensuring safety principles and best practice is followed. You will be
hands on with a team of Operators to ensure the continues flow of Clients Stock is moved around the site efficiently and safely.
You Will be monitoring a state-of-the-art Material Flow control system and manually intervene where needed. This is a fast-paced demanding role, but highly rewarding for the right candidate.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Undertaking proactive and reactive operational tasks
  • Being responsible for systems flow and throughout
  • Monitor and operate the safe operations of stacker crane unit. (Including working at heights
  • Be first line support for the engineering team, identifying issues and resolution
  • Ensuring OHS, Environmental and Quality compliance to an uncompromising level
  • The ability to safely operate warehouse machinery and equipment.
  • Assisting with maintenance activities on site
  • Complete daily checks of the plant and take the appropriate action to ensure the system operates to maximum efficiency
  • actively working on the development of personal performance

Please be aware that this list is not exhaustive and is instead intended as a guide of your role. As part of your role, you may be
required to undertake additional reasonable duties which are not detailed above.

Candidate Requirements:

  • A mechanical mindset and capability
  • Ability to follow work instructions
  • Be comfortable working at heights
  • Be comfortable working in a cold store (PPE provided)
  • Systems awareness
  • Flexibility to work in a high volume fast past facility
  • Troubleshoot and problem solve
  • Be able to work effectively within a team as well as by yourself
  • Have excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
  • Strong Communicator

Our ideal candidate is able to work in extreme temperatures, using their own initiative to assess risk and carry out tasks in a safe manner, while contributing to the success of the overall operation.

Are you NewCold?

We’re looking for someone who shares our values of Accountability, Customer Focus, Innovate and Improve, and Drive for
Results. You have integrity, a deep respect for diverse perspectives and care about the people you work with. You are team oriented, innovative and a naturally engaging person. Not only are you proud of the high performance and uncompromising
quality of the work you do, but you strive to live the shared values of your organisation and are focused on helping the company
deliver its ambitious goal to be the leader in their field.

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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