Warehouse Operative Queensferry, Deeside

Knauf Insulation Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction materials manufacturer in the UK is looking for a Warehouse Operative to ensure smooth operations in their warehouse. The role involves operating forklifts, adhering to safety regulations, and contributing to continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will have a proactive attitude, attention to detail, and a background in fast-paced environments. This position offers a competitive salary and an array of benefits, including enhanced holiday pay and a company sick pay scheme.

Benefits

Enhanced Holiday Pay

Company Sick Pay

Pension Scheme

Staff Bonus Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn necessary skills for the role.
• Experience in double pallet handling loading activities.
• Stock take experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate a counter balanced forklift truck to load products.
• Promote health, safety, environmental and energy regulations.
• Keep the work area clean.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift truck license

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Good attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Operative

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Days.

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Warehouse Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment

Knauf Insulation is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. … To learn more about the business, click here.

Can you say ‘yes’?...

• Do you enjoy working in a busy warehouse operation?


• Do you enjoy working as part of a team?


• Do you have a flexible approach to your work?

As our Warehouse Operative, you will ensure the smooth running of the Queensferry Warehouse department to meet productivity and quality targets whilst adhering to all safety, environmental, energy and workplace standards.

What you’ll be doing…

• Operate a counter balanced forklift truck to load different types of Knauf Insulation product.


• Comply with and promote all health, safety, environmental and energy regulations on site that relate to the job, site, and company.


• Undertake re-work of product.


• Ensure that all work procedures and work instructions are completed correctly.


• Keep the work area and FLT clean.


• Ensure continuity of warehouse operations are maintained by communicating all issues i.e., safety, environmental, productivity and maintenance to the Warehouse Manager


• Contribute and take part in continuous improvement activities and actively support the team in all areas.


• Undertake training on new equipment and learn new processes and systems relevant to the job as required.


• Incorporate the Knauf Insulation values in all aspect of day-to-day work.

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours, and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.

If you have any of the following – this would be an added advantage:

• Counterbalance forklift truck license.


• Experience in double pallet handling loading activities.


• Team player and pro-active attitude to work.


• Good attention to detail


• Stock take experience


• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment

We'll provide:

• Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more


• 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service


• Group Income Protection


• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages


• Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary


• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme


• Staff Bonus Scheme


• Career Progression Routes


• Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured


• Westfield Health Cash Plan


• Perkbox


• Access to Costco Membership


• Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme


• On site Gyms


• Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders


• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• On site Car Charging Points

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.

Knauf Insulation welcomes applications from everyone and is committed to treating everyone equally, regardless of: age; sex; disability; ethnicity; gender identity; religion/belief; sexual orientation; marriage/civil partnership or pregnancy/maternity. In particular, we encourage applications from people from a minority background or from demographics that are underrepresented in the manufacturing industry.

We are a Disability Confident Leader (Level 1) and take care to ensure good EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) practices in all our operations. If you are invited to an interview, a member of our team will be in touch via email to enquire about any access requirements or reasonable adjustments that we can make for your interview.