Flow Controller - Nights R

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. Gousto customers choose recipes they like to cook and ta-dah - we deliver the perfectly measured ingredients to their door. Skip the supermarket queue, and create delicious meals! It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

Flow Controller, Nights

6pm-6am | 4 on 4 off - £15.57 per hour

Why Gousto?

The team who work in our warehouse are vital to the success of Gousto. Our Spalding and Warrington warehouses have:

• Good transport links
• Free on-site parking
• Paid breaks
• A permanent contract paid weekly
• Great opportunity to progress with us where you align to our guiding Principles - Dream, Deliver, Care
• We provide PPE such as a warm coat and safety boots and full training is given.
• Gousto Academy training courses

Company Benefits 

• 40% Gousto discount, Your first Gousto box FREE, 15% Gousto discount for friends and family
• Life Assurance, Pension and Giving at Gousto scheme
• Access to Aviva digital GP and wellness app, glasses & eye test contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym Flex; up to 40% discount on over 3000 gyms 
• ‘Perk Pantry’ with recognition, 1000’s of discounted and cash back deals from retailers
• Employee assistance scheme 
• Hot food canteen 

A flow controller’s role within the business is to monitor the flow of product and boxes from start of line, through pick tower, to end of line. They are responsible for the day-to-day first line response to automated system faults, enabling maximum efficiency and ensuring minimum downtime.

Core Responsibilities

• Read and understand warehouse layout infrastructure. Good understanding of PLC and E-stop locations
• Data Manipulation
• Excellent communication skills between the Dematic team, engineers, jambusters and other stakeholders
• Understanding of escalation procedures
• Identify, analyse and escalate faults efficiently
• Work in high pressure, fast paced and constantly changing environment
• Understanding of operational reporting, key information identification and critical issue escalation
• Analyse faults and performance and work continuously to improve line flow
• Assist with the creation of documentation for new process and procedures
• Understanding of health and safety policies and practices including their application in a production/warehouse environment
• Train and mentor new recruits
• Attend meetings and provide structured updates

Who you are

You will ideally come from Warehousing, Logistics or fulfilment so you have foundational knowledge of product Flow and the impact of Operations Systems on Customer and Brand success. 

You will be an accomplished user of Excel/Sheets, Data analysis systems and AI. Understanding where and why we use these in business.

You will be ambitious with humility, and have autonomy of your own growth. Keen to learn, this role provides full training to get you started! The attitude we're looking for is someone who is willing to use initiative, dive into problems and add value independently. 

Highly Computer literate, ideally with SCADA experience or similar

Gousto is for everyone:

Whether it’s creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. Across our business we lead with inclusivity and strive for equality in all we do; working hard to ensure Gousto is an environment where you can be totally yourself.

Everyone is welcome and we’re looking for applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. 

Excited but wondering if you tick every box? We recommend applying anyway so that we can review your profile . And, if you’re in a job share, why not just apply as a pair.

For our roles outside of Operations, most of our people spend 1 or 2 days in our offices every week, combining the benefits of flexibility and time together with colleagues. We want to enable you to do your best work, and if you require additional flexibility, please talk to us about it.

If you have a disability that you’re worried will affect you during the interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to help you feel comfortable.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please let us know.

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