Warehouse Operative - Kent (Ref:CRH026)

Job title:  Warehouse Operative

Department:  Ready Homes

Reporting to:  Property Compliance and Logistics Lead

Location:  Whitstable office and surrounding stores in Kent 

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 5.5 hours per day on an agreed rota. 

Salary: £23,795.20 per annum, increasing to £26,189.00 per annum after probation pro rata.

The warehouse operative is responsible for organizing large and heavy items in the Whitstable Warehouse, office space and a portfolio of stores across Kent.

Reporting to the Property Compliance and Logistics Lead, the Warehouse Operative monitors stock ensuring sufficient levels at all times, whilst working from a daily job sheet completing tasks in an efficient and timely manner and in line with the contract.

The Warehouse Operative has a deep understanding of health and safety and always adheres to UK regulations and policies.

As Warehouse Operative you will ensure the safe storage of inventory items, prepare white goods and furnishing for delivery to properties and ensure the removal of rubbish within the warehouse and office spaces.

Procedures

• Lift and move heavy items
• Liaising with Housing Officers, Logistics and colleagues in the Repairs and Maintenance teams and external sub-contractors to ensure deliveries are done on times
• Notify the line immediately if you see anything which could be considered dangerous within the warehouse and/or office
• Complete regular stocktake in linked with your KPOs
• Maintain, monitor and update stock spread sheets/inventories for all stores across Kent
• Ensure that you always leave the warehouse and office safe and clean at all times
• Identifying missing, lost or damaged materials and notifying your line management
• Keeping an inventory for damage or faults
• Making up starter packs and ensuring sufficient levels of stock are available for pick up and distribution

 Connect and Collaborate

• Work closely with your line manager and team members collaborate with others, attending meetings as required
• Supporting team members and provide on-the-job training
• Provide cover for other staff as agreed by your line manager
• Regular liaison with Housing Officers

 Responsive

• Keep up to date with all written and verbal communications (I.e.) emails/messages/calls)
• Ensure all records are maintained and kept up to date according to company policies and procedures
• Ensure lists of jobs are completed to a high standard
• Notify the line manager if you are unable to complete any jobs you’re requested to do
• Have responsibility for all company equipment where applicable

 Talented

• Monitor own work levels, progress and development in the role
• Undertake all core learning and development programs as required
• Undertake relevant learning according to agreed Personal Development Plan
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

 Trusted

• All employees are responsible for ensuring any personal data which Clearsprings Group holds and for which they are responsible, is kept securely and is not under any conditions disclosed to any third party unless that third party has been specifically authorized by Clearsprings Group to receive that information and has entered into a confidentiality agreement.

Agile and Diverse

• Any other duties within the scope of responsibility and ability, as required, inclusive of providing similar support to any other local company project

 Professional

• Maintain a good understanding of the legislation of the contract
• Ensure completed jobs are communicated back to management
• Document and feedback non completed defects to management
• No discretion to deviate from the company’s internal procedures without specific authority from the team leader or in his/her absence the Property Compliance and Logistics Lead
• To return completed paperwork to the Property Compliance and Logistics Lead as directed and requested

• 25 days annual leave plus national bank holidays
• Westfield Health Membership (offering cashback on health services plus discounts for retailers and gym memberships)
• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
• 6-month probation period
• Employer pension contribution (4% employer, 4% employee)
• Laptop/Phone/other equipment if required as part of job role
• Referral Scheme

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Clearsprings Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT

Clearsprings Groups conduct robust checks on any new employee including eligibility to work in the UK to safeguard against human trafficking or individuals being forced to work against their will.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Clearsprings Group is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expect all employees to share this commitment.

This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake a satisfactory DBS check in line with their job role.