Careers

Main Responsibilities
The be an essential part of the Warehouse team by ensuring the cleanliness and safety of all Warehouse facilities.
To follow a set schedule to ensure that all facilities across the site are to a high standard of cleanliness by the end of each week.
To work cohesively with the wider business to maintain audit and inspection standards at all times.
To show full support and compliance to site and regulatory Health & Safety standards and practices.

Must Have skills / experience
A mature and professional approach with the ability to think quickly on your feet and confidently make decisions
Excellent organisational and planning skills in order to plan your own daily workload
Confidence to escalate issues when standards are not maintained
Be flexible in your approach
A hands on approach with a keen eye for details
Motivation to always do your job to the best of your capability
The ability to carry out your tasks independently and to confidently make decisions where needed
Confidence to communicate with people at all levels while completing your tasks in the working areas

Desirable skills / experience
Previous cleaning experience is beneficial but not essential
Flexibility with your hours and willingness to work overtime if needed to support the needs of the business

Key Accountabilities.
General:

Cleaning of all Warehouse areas internally & externally
Ensure the cleaning cupboard stock is replenished and recorded
Ensure weekly cleaning schedule is completed Replenishments of all user products including toilet rolls, soaps and sanitisers in all welfare facilities
Ensure any cleaning equipment is maintained and any issues reported to line manager

Communication
Communicate any issues or concerns to the site management team in a timely manner
Confirm all weekly tasks have been completed in full to the Warehouse Manager at the end of each week for sign off

Teamwork
Encourage teamwork within the workplace by displaying the correct behaviours at all times towards all members of the Knowles Logistics Ltd teams
Help to welcome new starters into the business by offering a friendly face and be approachable for help at all times

Health and Safety
Maintain compliance with the site H&S standards at all times
Attend any relevant training courses as requested
Ensure that all lifting and moving of products are carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures
Adhere to COSHH standards at all times including the accurate completion of any relevant paperwork and records
Notify management of occurring deficiencies repairs to building fabric or equipment

Salary: To be discussed at interview

What We Offer / Benefits:
On-site parking
Training and development opportunities
Free uniform & PPE provided
Auto enrolment into pension
Statutory holiday entitlement

Warehouse Operatives that have the ability to function well as part of a team. You must have very effective organisational and communication skills and a flexible approach to work. Minimum of 1 years’ experience of working within a Warehouse environment. Fork Lift Truck Certificate, Counterbalance, Pivot, Flexi/Bendi trucks is an advantage. The ability to multi‐task and work in a fast paced environment. Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with Customers and Co‐Workers. Ensuring a high standard of hygiene at all times, clean as you go work ethic (damages, spillages and general hygiene are maintained at all times)

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience of working within a Warehouse environment
• Fork Lift Truck Certificate, Counterbalance, Pivot, Flexi/Bendi trucks – Desirable: (MEWP) Scissor Lift Certificate
• Must be able to work as assigned in either office or warehouse environments
• Professional in appearance
• Diligent attention to detail and attention to safety of themselves and others around the workplace
• Ability to multi‐task and work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with Customers and Co‐Workers
• Highly organised, self-sufficient and able to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines
• Flexible in approach to work and adaptable to fit into different teams and environments
• Confident and approachable
• Chemical and Manual Handling Trained Desirable but not essential as training will be given
• Must hold a full UK driving licence and have own transportation to work

Accountable KPI’s:

• Customer Service – Accuracy of stock levels when picking orders – 98%
• Quality – Ensure product is loaded correctly and safely for transit – 99%
• Cost – Ensure safe storage and loading to eradicate breakages – 1%

Key Accountabilities:

Customer Service

Ensure effective and efficient running of the warehouse function and customer satisfaction by: 

• Taking delivery of goods and supplies
• Storing of goods
• Picking of goods
• Preparation of stock
• Loading of stock by hand, pump truck or forklift
• Keep accurate records of stocks
• Assisting with stock taking as and when required
• Keeping warehouse and work area clean and tidy through use of chemicals and non hazardous equipment
• Use of the correct methods for manual handling
• Use of automatic wrapper to correct procedure
• Completion of relevant paperwork
• Correct completion of the picking and unloading paperwork and IT based systems
• Ensuring cleanliness of stock and warehouse (this includes cleaning spillages and damages as they happen or on discovery)

Communication

• Contact internal customers to resolve any queries or problem that may arise with paperwork
• Responding to and dealing with customer communication by email and telephone

Teamwork

• Encouraging teamwork within the workplace by displaying the correct behaviours towards all members of the Knowles Transport Ltd teams
• Maintaining standards of health and safety, hygiene and security in the work environment, for example, ensuring that stock such as chemicals and food are stored safely and securely and reporting of any concerns or near misses to the Site Manager