Warehouse Operative

Fowler Welch – a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.

We are now recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join our Team at Fowler Welch Hilsea on a Full time and permanent position with rates of pay up to £17.16 per hour

Shifts available:

Please be advised that shift times for the first 13 weeks will be 17:00pm-05:00am and then 19:00pm-07:00am after the first 13 weeks.

• Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
• Wednesday to Saturday.

Rates:

• Basic hourly rate - £13.20 per hour.
• Overtime rate - £17.16 per hour.

You will be using a ride on PPT to load and unload trailers, putting pallets into consolidation lanes and reloading from these lanes onto empty trailers.

• To ensure the correct documentation is completed for all inbound and despatch loads.
• Reporting any trailer or MHE faults in line with company procedures and ensuring VOR vehicles are placed in the designated areas.
• To remain vigilant in ensuring goods are picked and assembled accurately as per instructions.
• To ensure despatched loads are properly secured prior to leaving the loading bay.
• To reach and maintain the standards required to meet the Company's productivity targets.
• Ensure all practices and procedures are safely carried out in line with the company’s Health & Safety policy, SSOW’s and HACCP regulations, where appropriate, and to challenge colleagues who fail to adhere to any such rules or regulations.
• Ensure that company standards of hygiene and housekeeping are achieved and maintained.
• Ensure customer returns are received, recorded and notified to the appropriate Stock Controller.
• To assist the Stock Controllers/Team Leaders/Supervisor as and when required.
• To assist colleagues when required and to behave in a harmonious, courteous manner at all times.

This list is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the position as required.

• Previous experience using a PPT and/or MHE is essential for this position.
• Ability to work within a chilled/cold environment.
• Experience of working within an environment where achieving deadlines and quality of work are critical.
• Understanding of verbal and numerical reasoning.
• Conscientious and reliable nature.
• Positive 'can do' attitude.

As part of its Drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary.
• Competitive Holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Health cash plans.
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform.

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam.