Job Overview
We are currently looking to recruit a Part-time Warehouse Operative (20 hrs per week) to join our team based in Edinburgh, Waverley Station. You will be responsible for accepting deliveries from suppliers, ensuring goods received correspond to delivery notes and to quality specifications. You will be looking after stock control and order picking from fridges and freezers. Additionally, you will also be responsible for the cleaning of all crockery, cutlery & carts returned from trains. The relevant training will be provided to you upon your commencement of employment.
What will life as a Warehouse Operative in the gategroup Team look like for you.
- £10.90 per hour
- 5 on 3 off pattern, 20hrs per week, dayshift and backshift
- Hours to cover 07:00 – 11:30 and 18:00 - 22:30
- Company sick pay
- Paid Holiday
- Regular shift patterns
- Pension scheme to help you save for your future
- Bespoke employee support programme, including free counselling sessions
- Refer a friend scheme with generous bonuses for each successful referral
- Access to a great discount platform, saving you money on everyday purchases and so much more
- Cycle to work scheme
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Service Centre
- To be responsible for the accurate issuing of goods for all departments
- To ensure that all the goods issued are placed onto either pallets or in cages in a neat and safe manner
- To ensure that any goods issued to all departments are accompanied by an internal delivery note
- To be responsible for the stacking and storage of all goods in the Unit into designated areas in a manner whereby they will not cause injury or obstruction to any person
- To ensure that all stock is rotated efficiently and effectively
- To ensure that all stock checks are carried out as and when required
Wash and Pack
- To ensure all crockery & cutlery is cleaned to the correct standard to be able to be reloaded onto trains
- To ensure all carts are cleaned to the correct standard for repacking
- To ensure all carts are repacked to the correct standard
- To ensure that all the goods issued are placed onto either pallets or in cages in a neat and safe manner
- To ensure that any goods issued to all departments are accompanied by an internal delivery note
- To be responsible for the stacking and storage of all goods in the Unit into designated areas in a manner whereby they will not cause injury or obstruction to any person
- To ensure that all stock checks are carried out as and when required
Other duties
- To ensure that all equipment is correctly used, and any damage or faults are reported
- To ensure that all protective clothing is worn correctly
- To ensure that all standards of cleanliness are within the guidelines laid down in the company procedures
- To ensure that ISO 2000 standards are maintained
- To maintain company standards on personal hygiene
- To report on accidents, near misses and hazardous occurrences in line with company procedures and take preventative action where necessary
- To attend training as and when required
- To assume any other responsibilities as directed by the company representative
- Basic computer work
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Educated to a minimum of GCSE level
Work Experience:
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment preferably in a similar role
- Food hygiene, security, H&S experience preferred but not essential
Skills & Knowledge:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to work with numbers
- Ability to work efficiently using own initiative to resolve issues
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales, prioritising as appropriate
- Proactive and positive/flexible attitude
- Computer Literate
- Must demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism always
Previous experience in a catering or hospitality role is desirable but not essential. You must be able to work shifts and be keen to learn. In addition to job - related training, you will develop your skills in team work, time management, multi-tasking, communication and attention to detail.