Warehouse Operative

Ford and Slater are one the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealer groups with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have an exciting position as a Warehouse Operative in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Spalding.

As a Warehouse Operative, we can offer you:

• An hourly rate of £10 - £12.21 (National Living Wage)
• Overtime at enhanced rates
• DAF Academy Warehouse Operative Training
• 22 days paid holiday (plus statutory) rising to 25 days with service
• Employee Of the Month Competition
• Free parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we looking for as a Warehouse Operative:

• You will have a positive can-do attitude to complete hands-on tasks.
• Be Computer literate with the ability to learn appropriate systems and software and then use them confidently and efficiently, as this position is approx. 50% computer work.
• The ability to accurately input data, and attention to detail, is crucial to the success of this role.
• Self-motivated to locate and process goods inwards in a timely manner.
• FLT experience would be preferable, but FLT training can also be offered.
• Good Time Keeper and ability to work on your own initiative
• Any experience in a parts or distribution operation involving inventory control, goods inwards, goods returns and order picking would also be an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.

The Warehouse Operative role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Your responsibilities will include: Placing inbound parts into the correct locations. Identifying and picking outbound parts for distribution. Control, package and data input the return of parts to suppliers. Ensure the stores are tidy and organised, with a high standard of location accuracy. Maintain the correct labelling of all stores locations. Ensure there is always a quick and efficient response to customer and depot requirements. Competent housekeeping of the warehousing area.  Where applicants hold a driving licence, there will also be occasional driving duties as and when required, subject to driving licence checks.

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 5:30am - 2pm with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break, plus alternate Saturdays, 5:30am - 9:30am (overtime rate paid after 39hours per week).

Apply today to start your Warehouse Operative journey with Ford & Slater

No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful.