Logistics Operative (temp for 6 months) – Castle Donington
We are a manufacturer of specialist hospital beds and manage over 25% of the UK’s acute bed and mattress fleet, working with more than 150 hospitals across the UK and Ireland.
Due to increased business growth we are now looking for a Logistics Operative to join our Manufacturing team on a full-time, temporary basis (for 6 months) working Monday to Friday.
Your Role:
As a Logistics Operative, you will support the manufacturing process by managing and controlling the flow of raw material into the manufacturing facility and the despatch of finished goods to stock or customer site as required.
Specifically, you will
- Receive goods inwards, book in and store accordingly
- Ensure an accurate inventory is available
- Load and unload vehicles using the counterbalance forklift
- Pick raw material stock as required by Production Assembly Operatives, ensuring stock levels are replenished on a daily basis
- Monitor and control raw materials, recording supplier delays and notifying appropriate parties of concern
- Take good care of allocated company equipment
- General housekeeping of the Goods In/Despatch functions, ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times
- Support the preparation of products for despatch, ensuring they are packaged, loaded and handled correctly to eliminate damage during transit
- Ensure all goods in/despatch paperwork is submitted to the relevant internal parties in a timely manner
Experience Needed:
To join us as a Logistics Operative (temp), you will need:
- Full UK driving licence to travel between business sites
- A valid forklift licence is essential
- Previous experience in a busy goods in/despatch environment
- Proven ability to adhere to strict production deadlines
- An understanding of computerised stock control systems
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good computer skills with the ability to update systems accurately and efficiently
- The ability to provide clear and concise communications either verbally or written
- A good team player mentality
- The ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm
To apply for this role, please use the link below where you will be directed to our applicant tracking system: