Position Overview & Specifications
Salary is £10.95 per hour plus £2.18 per hour Nights Premium.
Unscheduled day overtime is paid at time and a half.
We are looking for experienced warehouse staff, but full training will be given to the right candidates
This is also a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting start up project that will offer the chance of progression within the business
The Role
You will be responsible for effectively carrying out all the required functions within the warehouse, including but not limited to order picking, FLT, cross-dock, loading / unloading trailers. All work must be carried out in a timely fashion to a high standard of accuracy.
The Person
- Must be educated to secondary school level with basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Must be flexible to support fluctuations in customer volume
- Must have a proven experience of communicating effectively whilst building effective relationships
- Must be able to demonstrate their ability to work towards targets whilst adhering to Health and Safety regulations
- Must have excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management, both verbally and in writing
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to work under their own initiative
- Must have a flexible and adaptable approach to work with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Must be honest and trustworthy with a positive response to adapting to the needs of the business
- Must accept accountability and be comfortable working in a pressurised, ever changing, and customer driven environment
- Experience of using MHE would be preferable (LLOP, HRT and CB)
- Valid RTITB licences would be advantageous
- An NVQ in Warehousing or relevant subject would be beneficial
Wincanton is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. As the largest British logistics company, we work in industry sectors as diverse as milk, defence, energy, retail, consumer goods and construction, supporting every stage of development and adding value through our supply chain expertise and innovative approach to logistics challenges. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do, and our mission is “to make our customers business’s better, every day.”
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we provide significant opportunities for career progress, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
We really value our people and offer a friendly working environment, a focus on developing your skills and a competitive salary. These are just some of the reasons which make Wincanton a great place to work!
If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you.