Warehouse Operative

Role: Warehouse Operative
Location: Outskirts of Maidstone
Salary: Highly competitive company benefits
Hours: 12-hour Rotating Shift Pattern: 6am-6pm / 6pm-6am (rota 1 year in advance)

Our client a leading international manufacturing business is looking for a driven and reliable Warehouse Operative to join their established team on the outskirts of Maidstone.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within a major manufacturing business. Previous warehouse logistics manufacturing or hands-on experience would be an advantage but is not essential. The company is committed to training and developing people with limited experience who demonstrate the right attitude confidence team ethic and ambition to progress.

Duties include:

- Using the companys business systems to accurately control and track products entering and leaving the warehouse.
- Safely storing locating repacking and recording finished products within the warehouse.
- Managing warehouse space effectively including stock rotation and the movement of products where required.
- Carrying out quality checks and addressing any issues arising from production or logistics requirements.
- Loading trailers with the correct products in the correct sequence and to the required quality standards.
- Unloading incoming products and ensuring they are correctly located and documented.
- Monitoring the condition of plant equipment and processes identifying potential issues at an early stage.
- Inspecting material handling equipment and reporting any defects to engineering and management teams.
- Taking appropriate corrective action where possible and working with relevant teams to minimise disruption to operations.
- Completing accurate stock checks and updating the relevant systems when required.
- Following all company health safety environmental and operating procedures.

What we are looking for:

- A positive reliable and hardworking attitude.
- Someone who enjoys working as part of a team and is willing to get stuck in.
- Previous warehouse logistics manufacturing or material-handling experience would be an advantage but full training will be provided for the right person.
- Someone who is motivated to build a long-term career and progress within the business.
- Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately.
- Good IT skills and confidence in learning new systems.
- A willingness to learn and develop within a manufacturing environment.
- A good understanding of Health & Safety.
- FLT experience or certification would be advantageous but is not essential.

On top of a competitive base salary you will receive an enhanced company pension holiday allowance and other benefits including full access to on-site facilities (gym and canteen).

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Required Skills:

Warehouse Manufacturing Production Engineering