Job Description

We are looking for Material Handlers to join our team at Wincanton. Reporting into the Operations Manager the Material Handler will be expected to demonstrate flexibility and capability to perform all aspects of our customers stores operation at their manufacturing facility in Glasgow.

Successful candidates will

be required to obtain and maintain security clearance prior to commencing employment which includes providing 5 consecutive years UK residency and employment/education history.

Why Wincanton?

Unrivalled salary 27,127.89 per annum


Monday to Thursday working 6.30am - 4.15pm


Generous holiday allowance


Retail Discounts - supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals


Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses


Friends and Family Apprenticeships - Not only can you learn and develop new
skills,

your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!



Cycle 2 Work Scheme


Healthcare Cash plan


Dental Cash plan


Pension Accident Insurance


Payroll Giving


Eye Care Vouchers


Online GP Access


Hospital Plan


Death in Service Benefit


Retirement Courses


50% discount on RAC cover


Discounted Gym Memberships


Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

Ensure conduct and behaviour to be compliant with Wincanton Health & Safety legislation and guidelines


Operate customer & Wincanton IT systems as required


A range of duties to support the operational efficiency and general housekeeping and hygiene standards of the operation


Undertake all training necessary to fulfil the requirement of flexibility to enable presence within any required area of the store's operation and support training of new and existing employees


To undertake such additional duties as may be reasonably required for the effective role


Be committed to continuous development in line with operational needs, constantly striving for increased efficiency, productivity, and growth


Ensure that any issues are escalated to management


Carry out operational tasks as requested to achieve departmental and site objectives


React to change due to operational and customer requirements and carrying out duties in a professional and timely fashion


Ensure the correct handling of all customer products is carried out at all stages within the facility


Complete all relevant documentation and paperwork accurately as required to provide a quality service to our customer, therefore contributing to greater operational efficiency


Operate within the Wincanton values - Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness and Trust

What will you bring?

Forklift Counterbalance license is desirable - full training will be provided


Able to provide and understand the need for a high standard of customer service


A proactive, flexible and "can do" attitude to resolve issues and challenges


PC literate and numerate with good communication skills, including a minimum of a basic understanding of Microsoft Office as required


Ability to work as part of a team but also independently and to show initiative


Flexibility is required regarding shift patterns (37 hours per week, initially Monday to Thursday dayshift)


Ability to use IT Systems in accordance with training provided


Attention to detail required to assume quality checking/quality control


Ability to train others to a high standard


Compliance with manual handling procedures

Wincanton's Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton's deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.




We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.