Warehouse Operative
Established in 1987, Associated Air Services (AAS) has developed outstanding delivery and logistics solutions for the modern business environment. Being one of very few businesses within our industry that have remained independent, when you look behind the scenes at AAS you will find a dedicated team who take pride in finding simple solutions to complex problems for our wonderful customers.
Founded as an express international courier company, we've diversified over the years and now offer a full range of logistics services including; courier, air freight, road freight, bulk distribution, warehousing and fulfilment.
We are urgently looking for an Warehouse Operative supervisor to join our tight knit team. The Warehouse Operative supervisor shift is 08:00 - 16:00, you will be involved in all aspects of storage ,fulfilment from receiving pallets ,allocating pallets / stock, pick and pack. The successful candidate must be keen to learn and happy to assist the teams where necessary.
Reporting to the Manager your role will include:
* Supervise take ownership of all activities at the Watlington warehouse, ensuring high standards of safety, efficiency, and accuracy are maintained.
* Ensure the warehouse environment is clean, organised, and fully compliant with operational and safety standards.
* Oversee all warehouse processes including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods.
* Ensure that all warehouse equipment (e.g., forklifts, racking, pump trucks) is in safe working order and regularly maintained.
* Ensure packing supplies are maintained (e.g., pallets, boxes, tape)
* Ensure all warehouse staff are on time, following instructions, and meeting performance standards. This includes managing staff attendance, uniform standards, ensuring punctuality, and addressing any issues with absenteeism or tardiness.
* Provide clear instructions and guidance to warehouse staff, ensuring tasks are completed on time, to the correct standard, and in accordance with safety and operational procedures.
* Ensure that warehouse staff are performing their duties efficiently, with attention to quality, accuracy, and safety.
* Communicate and coordinate effectively with the Operations & Logistics Supervisor to ensure orders are processed in a timely manner
* Communicate and coordinate effectively with the Warehouse Manager to ensure you have the necessary resources to meet or exceed key warehouse objectives
Experience in the courier / logistics industry is desirable but not essential however you must have a proven track record of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines as well as a forklift licence and full UK driving licence (max 6 points), for our vehicle Insurance purposes must have held a GB driving licence for a minimum of 2 years.
Any offer of employment is subject to a Basic DBS check and two References
The successful candidate will be welcomed into a tight-knit and friendly team where hard-work and completing tasks to the best of your ability is valued above all.
Experience in the Warehouse minimum 1 year.
Looking for candidates within 10 miles from OX49 5EQ.
Thank you for your interest in Associated Air Services.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Watlington OX49 5EQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
* full UK driving licence (max 6 points) (required)
* forklift licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 100% (required)
Work Location: In person