Logistics Operative

5 months ago


Leicester, United Kingdom Cadent Gas Full time

Base Location: Aylestone Road, Leicester, LE2 7QJApplicants must live wthin 30minutes commute of LE2 7QJ

42 hours per week

At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

**What you'll get to work on**:
Working as a Logistics Operative you can be sure that no two days will ever be the same. This is a high-paced role that requires quick thinking and exceptional organisational skills.

Working as part of a logistics team and assisting the Site Management team, you’ll be responsible for picking, receiving, and managing materials within the supply chain. You will work in an effective and compliant operation across all responsible activities and ensure adherence to all legal, operational, and SHE procedures, interacting with internal operational customers. You’ll be required to organise your own work in order to meet agreed timescales and deadlines.

You'll also be...
- First point of contact for customer queries and requests
- Carrying out all work associated with Issue and receipt of materials, plant, tools, equipment, and road traffic signs and barriers, via a warehouse management system
- Undertaking the verification of stock levels as required, and control of process for non-stock & PPE items
- Operating and using mobile plant, mechanical lifting and handling equipment, and other equipment properly and safely; ensuring that they are correctly checked, maintained and stored
- Coordinating site waste management
- On request, assisting and participating in standby/ call-out arrangements and roving stores duties

**Who are we looking for**:

- Trained to NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in distribution and warehousing (not essential)
- Forklift licence (not essential)
- A knowledge of good practice relating to Health and Safety Regulations, including Hazard reporting and safety conversation competent
- Telehandler/ Combi Lift/ VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) licence (not essential)
- Good reading, writing, and mathematical skills
- Excellent customer service & clear communication skills, with focus on attention to detail
- Computer literate
- Always committed to safety - Acting safely and encouraging others to do the same

**What’s In It For You**

Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:

- Funding and support towards completing qualifications
- Ample opportunity for progression within the business
- Mentoring and guidance opportunities

**Why Join Us**

We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:

- Annual bonus
- Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
- 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
- Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
- Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:

- Flexible working
- Strong commitments to ED&I
- Generous family provision policies
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
- My Offers membership card - offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
- 2 paid volunteering days per year
- Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships

We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.

**Diversity and Inclusion**

Don’t meet every single requirement listed?

We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you

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