Warehouse Operative

A FULL MANUAL DRIVING LICENCE IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE. COMPETENT COMPUTER SKILLS, LITERACY, AND NUMERACY ARE ALSO ESSENTIAL.

Salary is competitive and can be negotiated based on experience, starting at £24,500 PA.

ABOUT US

Acorn Industrial Components is a supply chain optimisation and logistics company supporting the manufacturing sector. We have a fresh opportunity within the company as we have a new customer on board, and this role will predominantly be supporting them. We are based on the Riverside Industrial Estate in Littlehampton and are always looking to recruit talented, enthusiastic staff who will fit in well with our team and meet our values and systematic working methods. Please apply today if you like working hard, don't mind some pressure points, and want to be treated with respect by management and colleagues. We are an equal opportunities employer and proud to work as an inclusive and forward-thinking team. Not everything is about Artificial Intelligence; we want fantastic humans to come see if we are a good fit for them

ROLE OVERVIEW

You will be fully trained for this position and also in all areas of our warehouse logistics, including Goods In, Picking, Packing, Assembly, and Dispatch and some Delivery roles over the course of your career at Acorn. Attention to detail is paramount. Good computer skills are essential for this role, as we are a paperless warehouse. We are a very busy, friendly warehouse team that supports each other in all aspects of work and community life at Acorn. We have a supportive and progressive attitude to our working practices and hope to find another great member to add to our team.

We look forward to hearing from you.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS/ DESCRIPTION

• SELF MOTIVATED, FULLY FOCUSED, GOOD HUMOURED are traits that are essential in this role. No grumps apply, please. Looking for people who strive for self-satisfaction and pride in the role, alongside collaborating with their colleagues.
• No experience is required, but a strong work ethic and willingness to work as a team are essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are key for this role, as well as the ability to set and work to deadlines.
• Adherence to our health and safety procedures is essential to ensure your safety and those around you.
• Assisting in all aspects of warehouse activities and providing exceptional customer service.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft products/ability to track and input items onto our system—we have a paperless system, so strong computer skills are essential, as the successful candidate will be working with tablets as well as computers.
• MANUAL DRIVING LICENCE IS ESSENTIAL (please do not apply if you do not have this)
• FORK LIFT licence desirable.
• A DRB (formally CRB) check may be required as some sites require enhanced security clearance.
• We have a strict no-smoking/ vaping policy.
• We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

In return, we will provide you with a competitive salary as well as the following Acorn benefits:

• Rewarding loyalty with 20 days of holiday per annum, bank holidays, and the Christmas period.
• Performance related Initiatives and reviews creating an opportunity for bonuses
• Compassionate leave
• Workplace pension scheme
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to Work bike purchase scheme through salary exchange
• Comprehensive in-house training with our dedicated department. Experience, therefore, is optional.
• Staff outings and events
• Card playing lunchtimes and great community spirit
• On-site parking

Candidates will be subject to a 3-6 month paid probationary period to assess their capability in this job role. Then, a full-time permanent contract will be awarded if probation is passed.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

• Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Friday 7:30 am - 12:00 pm

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £24,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• What pastimes do you enjoy outside of work?
• Why have you chosen to apply for this position?

Work Location: In person