Skilled Warehouse Operative

6 months ago


Ashford, United Kingdom The Best Connection Employment Group Full time

We are looking for Warehouse Operatives to join our newly established site at London Heathrow to deliver a first class service to our customers.

The hours and shifts will be 21.00-08.00 Tuesday(PM) to Saturday (AM), inclusive, which is 4 nights with a 1 hour lunch break.

Working strictly to procedures and industry regulations. An in-depth knowledge of freight forwarding is required to ensure a successful Warehouse operation. Based in LHR, we have two warehouses running two very different operations. One warehouse is dedicated to the Life Sciences & Healthcare and the other warehouse houses our general cargo and screening as well as our Full Vehicle Logistics and Fresh operations. The Fresh Operation will be handled on a night-shift, consisting of three warehouse Operatives & a Duty Manager, The Fresh Operation will also involve working in a cold chain environment, (approx.. temperature +2 Deg. C), Uniforms and appropriate PPE will be provided.

Both warehouses are regulated sites by the CAA, therefore a strict background check and full 5 year checkable history is a must for this role. To ensure that all training required to carry out duties is completed on time, to ensure that all freight being handled is treated with the care and attention it demands. Advising the Duty Manager of any shipment deviations that could affect the product or the onward transit of the freight whilst delivering a high standard of customer service to all customers, internal & external.

Main Duties:

- To ensure the processing of customer orders and requests in line with guidelines / internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are being met by the Warehouse team
- Accurate Inbound handling of shipments in a timely manner
- Data entry into the Warehouse Management system in an accurate and timely manner
- Screening via metal detection Xray, FREDDS and ETD machine.
- Checking and labelling of cargo in line with supporting documentation
- Preparing cargo for dispatch, including the handling of temperature sensitive shipments.
- Loading & despatching of cargo with maximum efficiency to meet company KPIs
- Undertaking of general Warehouse and administration duties as required
- Warehouse cleaning to be completed as per agreed schedule and recorded on company documentation
- Handling of temperature controlled shipments, as well as general cargo and other specialized services (e.g Dangerous Goods etc)
- Uphold company’s Health & Safety standards and policies at all times.

Knowledge of freight forwarding
- Must be physically fit as a high level of manual handling will be required
- Must attend training for Fire Marshall and / or First Aider
- Ability to screen freight is required
- Ability to work to strict regulations, procedures & timings
- Competent in using hand-held scanners and electronic stock management systems
- Must have a flexible approach and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities within the business
- An understanding that you are directly involved in the company’s performance

Skills and Experience (e.g. proficient in Microsoft Office, 1-2 years relevant experience etc):

- Ability to carry out screening duties where needed.
- Experience of working in a cold chain environment is beneficial.

Qualifications (e.g. GCSE in Maths and English, Degree, Professional Body Membership etc):

- Good standard of secondary education
- IATA DGR trained would be advantageous
- Counter Balance and Reach forklift licenses beneficial

**Benefits & Requirements**:

- Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Training Provided

**How to achieve higher pay rate**:
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