Warehouse Colleague - AM Shift

We are currently looking to recruit Warehouse Colleagues for our new Dartford Site. We have a number of exciting opportunities for individuals to work in our friendly Warehouse, which is operated on behalf of our customer, IKEA.

If you enjoy a varied workload and are keen to develop your career in a growing and fast paced organisation, this could be the next career move for you!

Shift: 06.00am – 14.00pm (Any 5 from 7)
Salary: £24,960.00

This position includes some weekend working, including bank holidays as the depot operates 24/7 therefore, it is essential that you are flexible in your approach to work.

Training for this role will be at the Medway CDC until the Dartford Site is officially open in Spring 2023.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working in a team environment in a safe manner adhering to site Health & Safety regulations and Safe Systems of Work.
• Ensuring Quality is of the highest standards and all stock is handled with care so it arrives at our customers in perfect condition.
• Picking stock accurately and efficiently.
• Operating Mechanical Handling Equipment.
• Checking of picked stock and assembled loads prior to dispatch.
• A range of duties to support the operational efficiency and general housekeeping and hygiene standards of the warehouse and site.
• Previous warehouse experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to read and understand instructions.
• Ability to count accurately to enable the correct picking of stock.
• Have appropriate hand, eye and foot coordination to effectively use mechanical handling equipment safely.
• You will be reliable, self-motivated, a strong team player and will have a flexible approach to work.

Person Profile:

• Previous warehouse experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to read and understand instructions.
• Ability to count accurately to enable the correct picking of stock.
• Have appropriate hand, eye and foot coordination to effectively use mechanical handling equipment safely.
• You will be reliable, self-motivated, a strong team player and will have a flexible approach to work.
• Counterbalance/forklift licence desirable.

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.

In return you will receive great benefits making these just some of the reasons which make Wincanton a great place to work:

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Recognition Schemes.
• Paid breaks.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Access to a company pension scheme with employer contributions and other optional schemes you may wish to join.
• Wincanton ismile App with access to high street Discounts.
• Uniform provided free of charge.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Onsite parking.

If you feel you meet the criteria and would like to be considered for the role, please apply via the Company’s website www.wincanton.co.uk/careers.