Senior Warehouse Assistant
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Senior Warehouse Assistant at Purdicom in Wantage, overseeing warehouse operations and site maintenance, supervising staff, managing stock processes, and deputising for the Warehouse Manager.
About this role
Position Summary
Assisting in the supervision and carrying out of the warehouse duties and general site maintenance.
Principal Duties:
- Checking/booking in stock
- Warehouse replenishment
- Picking, packing and booking stock out
- Stock takes
- Ensuring that the Warehouse Assistants are completing all aspects of their role
- To carry out any reasonable tasks as and when requested by management
- To support the with Purdicom ISO Accreditation, Health and Safety and Risk Assessments where appropriate
- To ensure all paperwork is completed fully, filed or archived in the appropriate manner
- To assist all departments in any queries / requests made to the warehouse
- When requested to, liaise with couriers to ensure all items are tracked, shipped or collected promptly
Knowledge & Skill Requirements
- Previous experience in the warehouse environment essential, ability to listen and articulate effectively.
- Previous experience of managing individuals / small teams to achieve the warehouse goals.
- To gradually learn and amass knowledge and detailed understanding of Warehouse Procedures.
- Already have or able to gain knowledge and experience of driving a forklift truck.
- Needs to be content to work in a semi-rural environment.
- To converse with all people throughout the organisation within all levels
- To be flexible on working hours and to work longer hours as the job may entail.
- To travel when and where necessary if required.
- A basic understanding of ISO9001, Health & Safety requirements
Leadership and Responsibility
Must be able to lead and work as part of a team, also, at times, work individually to ensure the warehouse roles are completed in the timescales given. There will be occasions where this role will require the individual to deputise for the Warehouse Manager.
Physical Requirements
Must be physically fit as lifting some heavy goods.
Working Conditions
Must have a clean driving license and own car due to rural location.
Other Information
- Laptop
- Learning and Development Plan
- Motivosity Reward and Recognition system
- On Site Gym
- Purdi Perk Vouchers
- Pool table/ Batak/Table Football
- 25 days holiday
- 1 Well Being days
- Birthday Bonus
- Anniversary Bonus
- Pension Scheme
- Medical Scheme
- Sick Pay
- Life Insurance 4 x salary
- Free Parking
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