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SalaryPackage: Basic annual salary up to £29,200 (dependent on experience), plus bonus & other flexible PLC company benefits
Hours: 45 hours across Monday-Friday Only
Sector: Packaging distribution
About Us
Macfarlane Packaging, the UK’s largest packaging distributor, has an exciting opportunity for experienced Warehouse Operatives to join our logistics team based at our site in Nottingham. These are exciting times at Macfarlane. With another strong year of performance behind us, we have big plans for the East Midlands region in 2024, making it a great time to join us. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer that champions ‘dignity in the workplace’. Our focus is to provide customers with fully integrated and innovative packaging solutions, augmented by outstanding customer service. As a leading distributor, logistics is at the very heart of what we do best. Welcoming dedicated new team members who have a passion for delivering excellence is therefore key to our continued success.
The Warehouse Operative Role
As a Warehouse Operative, you will become an integral part of our regional logistics team, playing a key role in ensuring that customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time. Your responsibilities will include accepting deliveries from suppliers, picking, loading, and dispatching goods to customers, as well as conducting stock counts and maintaining high standards, focussed on customer fulfilment. This role involves a variety of warehouse-related duties, including forklift and bendi-truck & powered-pallet truck driving, across 45 hours per week (weekdays only).
Warehouse Operative Key Responsibilities
- Accept deliveries from suppliers and ensure goods are stored appropriately
- Pick, load, and dispatch goods to customers in a timely manner
- Operate various forklift/bendi/powered-pallet trucks to move stock within the warehouse
- Process customer or supplier returns
- Participate in stock counts when necessary
- Maintain high standards of customer service to suppliers and customers
- Work closely with the Sales office to ensure timely customer deliveries
- Promote cooperation between departments and comply with regulatory requirements
- Adhere to the Company’s ISO9001 and ISO14001 policies
Warehouse Operative Role Requirements
We welcome applications from experienced warehouse/logistics operatives who have either a counterbalance forklift or Bendi truck license (conversion training can be provided for one you don’t have). You should enjoy working in a team environment, possess a flexible and positive work attitude, and have strong communication skills. Experience with warehouse/inventory management systems is also highly advantageous as is a strong appreciation of health & safety. Given our operational hours (6am-11pm), some shift work may be required. Please note that as part of your initial on-boarding/induction, there may be the need to travel to other sites of ours during this period, whereby we shall reimburse any travel or accommodation costs incurred.
Our Benefits
- Competitive basic salary with bonus/incentive schemes
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public/bank holidays
- Additional Holiday purchasing scheme (run annually)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Free parking at most of our site locations (or nearby)
- Annual (company paid) volunteering day
- Employee assistance program for well-being & any issues
- Extensive training/development & potential progression opportunities
- Employee discount scheme (discounts on major retail/leisure brands)
- Health/Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
- Enhanced HR policies relating to employee rights & entitlements
- Long service awards (5-40 years)
- Charitable giving options
- Financial support with eye-tests/purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
- O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)
- Candidate referral scheme (£750 for successful referrals)
Your Future with Us
At Macfarlane Group, you have the potential to shape your own future and set your own ambitions. Internal promotion and mobility are key features of our success. We provide tailored career plans and a wide range of structured training & development pathways, including access to management & leadership development programs. We work closely with recognised, accredited bodies to support your growth, including the Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM). There are no limits to where your journey within Macfarlane Group may take you.
Apply Today
All applications will be acknowledged, and shortlisted applicants will normally hear from us within a week or two. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified at the end of our process. If you haven’t heard from us within a fortnight of applying, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
