Become a Warehouse Operative at one of Mark Group's 14 locations around the UK

Warehouse Operative

Closing on Wednesday 11th June 2008

Salary	Location
Dependant on Experience	Glasgow, Newcastle, Warrington, Leeds, Worcester, Cardiff, Chessington, Witham, Ashford, Fareham, Exeter & Redruth

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Department: Operations

Responsible To: Service Delivery Manager

Based At: Depot

The Role: Reporting to the SDM you will manage the day to day warehouse operation in a professional, effective and cost effective way, always ensuring that Health and Safety standards are adhered to.

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

• Load & unload supplier, customer and company vehicles in a safe manner
• Allocate and re-allocate stock (insulation) to each installer each day and record accurate usage
• Record and inspect all incoming/outgoing materials ensuring that documents are properly completed and information is recorded accurately
• Ensure that products/materials are stored according to company procedures, with specific regard to protection of products, neatness and tidiness and clarity of organisation and method
• Complete relevant paperwork and maintain excellent records both paper and PC based
• Manage the stock levels within the warehouse and place replenishment orders in line with laid down company procedures
• In conjunction with the SDM carry out stock takes as required
• Operate Fork Lift Truck in accordance with training and safety regulations and with due care and attention
• Carry out regular checks to ensure the Fork Lift Truck is in good working order and report any defects to SDM
• Carry out weekly checks on the Cavity Wall Insulation machines to include Oil check / change; fill with diesel; general condition check etc. complete relevant paperwork and report any defects to SDM
• Carry out weekly Health & Safety inspections on Ladders, Harness etc. and complete relevant paperwork and report any defects to SDM
• Carry out regular housekeeping checks and keep all work areas in a safe and clean condition which includes, but is not limited to; clearing away waste, emptying bins, sweeping floors, organising/stacking pallets and dusting surfaces
• Ensure that waste product / material is disposed off in an environmentally friendly way and in line with company procedures
• Arrange vehicle servicing with local garage and keep Fleet Manager informed of progress.
• Ensure that all warehouse security measures are adhered too.
• Facilitate vehicle handovers and complete relevant paperwork and report any issues to SDMs
• Carry out deliveries as and when required
• Care out customer remedial works on an ad hoc basis as requested by Depot SDM
• At all times working to procedures and methods dictated by the consideration of safe storage of goods and safety to vehicle, driver, company equipment and all personnel.
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Ensure all associated administration duties are carried out in line with company procedures
• Ensure that a professional and courteous approach is adopted at all times
• Strictly adhere to all Health and Safety procedures and ensure that the working environment is practical for both yourself and others
• And any other reasonable duties commensurate with the post, which may be allocated from time to time.

Requirements

Specification	Essential	Desirable
Work Experience e.g. previous experience required to do the job	Previous warehouse experience and delivery driver experience	Knowledge of the insulation industry
Education & Qualification e.g. academic or professional qualifications	Minimum of 3 GCSE’s (or equivalent) level ‘C’ including English and Maths Full and current driving licence Fork lift truck licence (current	NVQ in Warehousing or equivalent) Class ‘C1’ Licence Health & Safety Qualification
Skills/Abilities e.g. analytical skills, computer skills	Must be numerate & literate Must have basic computer skills Excellent communication skills
Personal Details e.g. leadership, flexibility, teamworking	Physically fit (job involves a lifting, climbing ladders etc) Responsible attitude towards safety Hardworking with a positive approach to duties Ability to work on own initiative Self motivated Good team player	Good geographical knowledge of the area
Other Circumstances Special conditions that apply to the job e.g. need to travel, work away from home etc.	Flexibility in working hours Must be trustworthy & reliable Is required to undergo a Criminal Reference Check You must have a positive approach, be self motivated, flexible and demonstrate the ability to work on own initiative