Factory Operative

Taylor Wimpey; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a warehouse operative to handle the picking and packing of orders for delivery. The role requires physical stamina and experience in a warehouse environment, involving tasks such as loading and unloading vehicles, and accurately booking goods in. The company offers excellent benefits including discounts, life insurance, and development opportunities, fostering a supportive and inclusive workforce. This position provides a chance to contribute to meaningful work within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Excellent retail discounts

Company funded life insurance

Private healthcare

Quality pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse setting.
• Ability to work autonomously and self-motivate.
• Basic knowledge of Excel and Word is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack orders accurately for customer delivery.
• Load and unload vehicles safely using MHE.
• Ensure stock is booked in and appropriately stored.

Skills

Experience in warehouse environment

Self-motivated

Literacy and Numeracy skills

Experience with MHE

Basic Microsoft packages (Excel, Word)

Job description

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

To pick and pack orders on time in full for delivery to customers. Checking goods in and those for despatch, booking goods in. Load and unloading vehicles.

Primary Responsibilities

• Picking and packing/wrapping of orders for despatch, using bar code scanners to accurately record acticvities.
• This role involves picking building materials so is a very physical manual handling operation.
• Loading and unloading vehicles using appropriate MHE.
• Receiving, checking and accurately booking goods in.
• Put away stock in correct locations from goods in and replenishment of stock.
• Carry out stock takes and report discrepancies, assist in investigations for stock gains or losses.
• Auditing of picked/wrapped loads.
• Be aware of, and work within TWL health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Ensure good housekeeping is maintained.
• Any other reasonable duties which may be required.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Experience of working within a warhouse environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Literacy and Numeracy skills
• Previous experience of driving MHE (Sideloader, Reacj truick etc)
• Experience in the use of basic microsft packages (Excel, Word etc) and WMS.

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants:

Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.