Nightshift Operations Assistant

1 week ago


Dumfries, United Kingdom Covetrus Full time

Come and join our friendly Operations Team in Dumfries. Where everyone is welcome, and the culture is warm and welcoming We have open position available on our Nightshift Team, this is a full time opportunity.

Working Hours:

Monday to Wednesday - 11.00pm - 7.30am

Thursday - 11.00pm - 3.00am

Sunday - 9.30pm - 7.30am

More about the role:

As an Operations Assistant at Covetrus you have the opportunity to become multiskilled in a variety of different departments. The position of Operations Assistant covers all jobs and work in the warehouse relating to the receipt, locating, replenishing, counting, picking, checking, packing and dispatch of goods and setting up of new products. The accurate and timely processing of customer sales orders and returns. Investigating any variances where necessary. As such you might be asked to work in any part of our different operations departments and duties could include the below:

Inventory Control

Complete stock counts each day and also complete internal investigation process, with regards to stock discrepancies.

Potentially use of manual handling equipment.

Relevant to all departments

Manual handling – work within warehouse environment lifting, moving, carrying and transporting pallets/boxes of goods using pallet trucks. Work at height on the internal equipment we have (i.e. high order pickers, wave machines). 

To maintain the highest standards of Housekeeping by adhering to cleaning plans. 

To fully comply with all Health and Safety requirements and instruction given. 

Select goods for customer sales orders from their designated 'Fixed' stock locations. Securely pack sales orders in appropriate transit packaging & attach the customer's address label.

Quality Assistance checks on picked orders.

About You

Great communication skills.

The ability to work on your own as well as part of a team.

The ability to work overtime when required is essential.

Experience working within a warehouse environment and the normal processes involved within this would be desirable.

Good attention to detail and have the ability to count stock.

Full driving licence.

Education  - Basic literacy and numeracy are essential for covering the core duties of the role.

Specialised Knowledge and Skills: ​ Basic level of computer literacy.

Our Benefits

CovetrusBenefits Hub – As aCovetrusemployee, you have access to thousands of retaildiscounts​

Life Insurance – You can choose yourbeneficiaries​

Company Pension Scheme –Covetruscontribution to all employees is 5%​

Cycle To Work Scheme – Enjoy tax free cycling Save up to 42% on a fantastic range of bikes, plus a huge choice of clothing andaccessories​

Employee Assistance Program – This is a completely free and confidential service that provides support to ourCovetrusemployees. It canalso provide support to partners and dependents over the age of 16 with family or relationshipconcerns​

Birthday Day Off (YAY) – We believe everyone should be able to celebrate their specialday​

Eye Care Vouchers – Register for theCovetrusBenefits Hub to download yourform



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