Warehouse Operative

Wincanton, now part of GXO continued success and expansion are creating exciting opportunities for Warehouse Operatives to join a new, dynamic team in the Doncaster area. Our dedicated People Campus team provides highly skilled and experienced warehouse colleagues to our five, local operations.

Job Title:                                    Warehouse Operative.

Location: Doncaster Area.

Reporting to:                             Regional People Campus Manger 

Direct Reports:                         None

Pay:                                            £12.21    

Training will take place at our GXO ASOS Site (DN4 3FB)

Ensure customer expectations are always met by expertly handling daily warehouse tasks, achieving all targets, and upholding the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and hygiene.

This role will be required to use Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) specifically Low Level Order Pickers (LLOP), High Level Order Pickers (HLOP), Powered Pallet Trucks (PPT) and Counterbalance Forklift Trucks. No previous experience is required, full training will be provided. 

We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time, or flexible work arrangements. We're open to tailoring hours around a successful candidate's personal circumstances, including those with limitations on their working days or hours. However, all candidates must be able to commute to any of our five operations within the Doncaster area.

ROLE OVERVIEW

  • Ensuring the operation that you are deployed into meets all daily targets by completing each task to the highest quality standards.
  • To be responsible for the health and safety of self and your colleagues by ensuring all tasks are always carried out using the relevant procedures and by adhering to safe working practices. These may vary in subtle ways across the three sites within the campus area.
  • You will be required to undertake loading, picking, packing and unloading duties which may involve the lifting of heavy stock/products. 
  • Completing several manual handling tasks and duties safely using pallet trucks and other mechanical handling equipment (MHE).
  • To carry out the preparation of orders accurately, efficiently and to the highest quality level.
  • Checking of picked stock and assembled loads prior to dispatch.
  • Completing tasks using a variety of systems including handheld devices and voice picking via a headset.
  • Supporting the operational efficiency, general housekeeping and hygiene standards of the warehouse and site.
  • Personal hygiene and appearance to be always maintained to a professional and acceptable standard.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be worn at all times.
  • Friendly and helpful, keen to contribute and add value to the sites.
  • The ability to work as part of a team, to hit targets and high standards.
  • To show professionalism within the role to promote the culture, values, and reputation of Wincanton, now part of GXO and the People Campus team.
  • Must be adaptable to assist in all areas of the warehouse.
  • Must be punctual, reliable, and committed to achieve daily and weekly KPI's.
  • Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment.
  • Health and Safety awareness and compliance to maintain the highest safety standards.
  • Ensuring good attendance and timekeeping levels are maintained.
  • Organised and methodical.
  • Will have a good eye for detail combined with basic numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to use own initiative.
  • Good communicator and a positive attitude to work.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including; free life assurance policy, generous holidays with the option to buy more, company pension scheme, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee online discount platform, onsite parking, access to free gyms, sports & social clubs, and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Wincanton Plc Doncaster