Logistics Operative

Reed Talent Solutions are working with Cadent Gas on the search for a temporary Logistics Operative. You will be working as part of a logistics team and assisting the Site Management team, working to site & contract specific SHESQ policies and procedures, you will deliver work efficiently and with precision within the agreed processes, procedures and set timescales providing brilliant quality customer service to all internal and external stakeholders.

Role details:

• Location: Bromford Lane, Tyburn Road, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 8DW
• Start date: end of July 2024
• Duration: Temporary to Permanent
• Working hours: 42h per week. Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm during training & moving on to shift 9am - 6pm
• Rate: £26,935 per annum
• Interview process: Short-listing call with Reed, 1 stage interview with Cadent Gas in person.

Job Purpose:

• The warehouse operative will work in an effective and compliant operation across all responsible activities and ensure adherence to all legal, operational and SHE procedures
• Committed to accurately record, maintain and distribute relevant necessary data
• Curious and always seeking improved ways of working
• Comply with required H&S at all times reducing risks to colleagues, customers and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• You’ll be responsible for picking, receiving and managing materials within the supply chain
• Carry out all work associated with Issue and receipt of materials, plant, tools, equipment and road traffic signs and barriers, via a warehouse management system
• Organise own work in order to meet agreed timescales and deadlines with a continuous improvement mindset
• First point of contact for customer queries and requests, identifying and satisfying internal and external customer needs
• Can marshal loads for despatch and load vehicles safely and effectively
• Control of process for non- stock & PPE items, undertaking verification of stock levels as and when required
• Operate and use mobile plant, mechanical lifting and handling equipment and other equipment properly and safely - ensuring that they are correctly checked, maintained and stored
• Ensure housekeeping and 5s is carried out at stores.
• Assist and support the Site Management team where necessary
• Site waste management
• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting non-compliance / site checks to line management
• Undertake routine updating of the warehouse management system
• On request assist and participate in standby / call out arrangements and roving stores duties
• Embrace and aim to add value and continuously improve both processes and the overall operation

Knowledge and Experience:

• You must have good communicative skills both verbally and in written form, showing a good level of numeracy and verbal reasoning
• Background in warehousing / counterbalance / pallet truck work would be good
• Driving Licence essential
• An understanding of SHE’s policies relating to Logistics activities
• 2 years experienced within a similar stores/warehouse environment (desirable)
• To be trained to NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) in distribution and warehousing, with a desire to progress to NVQ level 3 (Desirable)

Cadent Gas has a clear roadmap that will both drive their performance to the forefront of the industry and support the UK government in achieving their net zero target by 2050. They are making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. They are shaping/creating a cleaner, greener future for their 11 million customers, they put their heart into everything they do.