Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Location: Hitchin Office
Department: Supply Chain
Reporting to: Supply Chain Manager
Salary: Up to £21,000 per annum
Benefits: 28 days holiday plus all bank holidays, 5% company pension contribution, private medical insurance.
Job Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Founded in 1960, Girbau is a world leader in comprehensive professional laundry solutions for the industrial, commercial and vended sectors, recognised for its high degree of innovation, quality and sustainability.
We’re proud to be one of the few suppliers who are also the manufacturer of our products and as such we can be sure of the high quality of our products, services and solutions.
Our Supply Chain team offers a first-class service keeping our market-leading, field service team fully equipped to support our UK-wide commercial and industrial customer base.
Purpose & Context:
The foundation of a good supply chain is the management of products and components whilst within the company’s stock and as they move into and out of our premises. The Warehouse Operative will take responsibility for managing the Inbound and Outbound Operation processes and systems that keep the supply chain flowing effectively and efficiently.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Processing orders and planning the dispatching of goods (picking, packing, despatching)
- Ensure deliveries are processed and stored
- Moving of large loads using mechanical lifting equipment (training will be provided)
- Ensure that weekly audit of dispatch areas is completed
- Liaise with Bybox Team, Engineers and transport companies when required
- Make sure inventories are accurate
- Maintain ‘no goods on the floor’ policy
- Maintain a daily stock check.
Key KIPS:
- Ensure Warehouse is kept clean and tidy as per the agreed standards
- Ensure the spare parts and machine stock is stored as per the agreed LEAN standards.
- Ensure all stock issues, picking, goods receiving and other WH processes are completed by agreed deadlines
- Ensure all Byboxes /DPD Shipments are dispatched as per the schedule
Key Working Relationships:
- Supply Chain Team
- Customer Service Engineers
- Installation Team
Hours of work:
37.5 hours per week but flexibility will be required to meet the demands of the role.
Generic Health & Safety responsibilities:
- To take reasonable care of your own health and safety.
- To take reasonable care not to put other people, fellow employees and members of the public, at risk by what you do or don’t do in the course of your work.
- To co-operate with the Company, making sure you get proper training and you understand and follow the company’s health and safety policies.
- Not to interfere with or misuse anything that’s been provided for your health, safety or welfare.
- To report any injuries, strains or illnesses you suffer as a result of doing your job.
- To tell the company if something happens that might affect your ability to work (e.g. becoming pregnant or suffering an injury).
- If you drive or operate machinery, to tell the company if you take medication that makes you drowsy.
Note: The new candidate will be given a full training in this role – NVQ in Warehousing, fork truck license as well as on the job training.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Person, Warehouse Coordinator, Goods Inwards Warehouse Operator, Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse, Process Operative, Processing Assistant, Processing Coordinator, Line Operative, Production Operative, Servicing Operative, Forklift Licence, Driver, Warehouse Driver may also be considered for this role.
