DESCRIPTION DU POSTE
It's more than a job
At Kuehne+Nagel, a role in Warehousing & Packaging Handling means ensuring that every product is stored carefully and packaged with precision to prevent damage in transit. With your attention to detail, you play a critical role in ensuring that products such as food, sporting goods, toys, medical devices and more arrive at their destination in perfect condition to contribute to the ordinary and special moments in people's lives. At Kuehne+Nagel, every job contributes to more than we can imagine.
A vacancy has arisen within one of our customer's contract for a Multi-Task Warehouse Operative based at Wattisham, near Ipswich in Suffolk. This critical role involves reporting to the Warehouse Team Leader and performing driving and warehouse duties.
You will work as part of an effective and efficient team, providing logistics support to the contract while driving operational performance and ensuring strict compliance with all company standards.
How you create impact
1. Undertake all warehousing duties, including the crucial operation of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and delivery vehicles. This includes taking part in a delivery service on site.
2. Inventory & Systems Management: Operate the Management of Joint Deployed Inventory (MJDI) and other computerised systems as required (training will be provided).
3. Detail-Oriented Warehousing: Execute all warehousing duties, requiring meticulous attention to detail for tasks such as receiving, inspecting, storing, and issuing materials (picking and packing stores) to ensure absolute accuracy and compliance.
4. Customer Service: Prioritise and respond to customer queries and requests in a professional and timely manner.
5. Compliance & Reporting: Adhere to all Company standards as detailed in the Code of Conduct Policy, and comply with Safe Working Practices and adhere to the Company’s policies on Quality, Health and Safety and Environment.
6. Report all discrepancies that may influence the performance of the contract to the relevant Team Leader.
What we would like you to bring
7. Driving & MHE: Full Driving license is mandatory. Must be prepared to operate manual handling equipment (MHE) and undertake driving duties.
8. Experience of working to agreed targets and specific processes, with good attention to detail.
9. PC literate with a working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office software applications.
10. Understanding of and experience in warehouse practices.
11. Understanding of KPI’s and customer service.
12. Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
13. Knowledge of military aerospace logistics is advantageous
14. Must be willing to undergo Security Check Clearance
By applying, you are agreeing to participate in the employment screening process. This includes criminal record checking and identity validation. Any appointment is strictly conditional upon the receipt of satisfactory results of these checks.
What's in it for you
If you would like to become a valued member of our team, we will ensure you are rewarded for your commitment and expertise. You will receive 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to earn additional days through service. You can join the contributory Kuehne+Nagel pension plan and benefit from our Route 2 Rewards scheme, which offers discounts, benefit information, recognition, and access to a wellbeing centre.
We care for our colleagues and their immediate families through our employee assistance programme, which provides 24/7 access to GPs, legal and financial advice, and mental health counselling. All of this is designed to help you live a happier and healthier life.
As proud holders of the Gold Covenant, we are a forces-friendly employer who recognise the skills, expertise and value service leavers bring to our organisation.
Who we are
Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.
As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life-saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.
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