Warehouse Operative / Driver

Job Description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

We are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative/Driver on a permanent basis within our Logistics team based at our warehouse facility in Folkestone, Kent. 

The Warehouse Operative/Driver works within our warehousing team to support the operations of the Logistics department ensuring the correct handling, transportation and storage of goods in and goods out.

Key Responsibilities include:

• To transport goods to and from various sites in a safe condition

• To work with Logistics and production to ensure speedy turnaround of trailers

• To ensure all equipment is maintained and kept in a legal condition

• Filling in the Driver’s Daily Defect Sheets

• To ensure all trailers and units are left in a safe area at all sites

• To undertake any further movements as required

• To dispatch components to production in a timely and correct manner, ensuring no downtime in production, taking note of safe handling and loading procedures.

• Ensure that the issue of components is in line with the correct stock and batch rotation practice.

• To handle and locate stock accurately in a timely manner, ensuring no damages during handling.

• Stock taking within the warehouse

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Valid and update driving and Class 1 HGV license is essential.

• Valid MHE license for all equipment.

• Valid forklift license – Counterbalance and VNA. (Training can be provided.)

• Experience of working in a Warehouse environment.

• Good communication skills.

• Organised and methodical approach. 

• Ability to follow instructions and SOPs.

• Computer literate with experience of SAP an advantage. 

This role works a 4 on, 4 off shift patterns of 12 hour shifts, alternating across the following shifts:

• 5:00am – 5pm

• 7:00am – 7pm

• 8:00am – 8pm 

In return we offer a competitive package, including 23 shifts annual leave with the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 3 shifts of leave, a competitive pension matched up to 9%, discretionary annual bonus and membership of a health cash plan.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.co.uk/

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