Warehouse Operative

We are currently recruiting talented Inspection Warehouse Operatives to join our team at the DEFRA site in Sevington, Ashford.
Full time on-going work 4on4off rota, both day & night shifts available.
Days - £12.81ph,
Nights - £14.09ph
overtime paid 1.5x.   

Key responsibilities will include: 

Responsible for the day-to-day operational functionality and performance of the inspection operations from off-load from trailers to presentation for inspection and reload on to trailers. 

• Loading and unloading lorries including manual handling, using roller cages and other MHE 
• Undertaking manual and/or electronic reporting requirements as requested  
• Take instruction from our on-site partners to support the inspection process 
• Updating the PINC Yard Management System following training 
• Carry out operational tasks to achieve departmental and site objectives  
• Maintain the inspection environment following training 
• COSHH Awareness following training 
• Assist drivers locating bays, support drivers in direction to bays and offices 
• Champion a health and safety culture

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Logistics experience in a large fast-moving environment 
• Strong warehouse system experience 
• A strong knowledge of Health & Safety at work 
• Experience of working to agreed targets 
• Intermediate PC Skills: Excel, Word, Outlook 
• Understanding of warehouse practices e.g. picking, loading

Conditions: 

• Shift patterns will be 4 on / 4 off – 12hrs per day 
• Days and nights available 6am-6pm/6pm-6am 
• Weekly or monthly pay available 

To be eligible you need: 

• NO unspent convictions and be able to pass a basic Criminal Record Check/Disclosure (DBS check) 
• Ability to provide 3 years referencing contacts and have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years. 
• The right to work in the UK