Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a

Warehouse Operative

to join VJ Technology Ltd in Ashford on a full time, permanent basis,

Monday - Friday - 11am - 8pm.

40 hours per week, with a one hour unpaid lunch break each day.

About Us

VJ Technology is a UK leading distributor of fixings, construction, fasteners and building consumables to the construction and infrastructure sector. We are a team of over 160 knowledgeable professionals, and we pride ourselves on the customer experience. In our world, customer service isn't a department, it's a way of life!

Our culture is strongly supported by our values, and we are passionate about innovation and excellence made possible by our day-to-day behaviours like transparency, colleague recognition and continual improvement. Our relaxed but incredibly professional environment facilitates us doing our best work and being the very best version of ourselves that we can be. To enable this, we encourage and support a learning environment. We are hardworking but have a lot of fun in and out of the workplace and we spend time giving back to our community and chosen charities.

We are connected to some of the most iconic projects, some of which you may have heard, The Channel Tunnel and The Emirates Stadium. Most recently we've been involved in the transformation of Battersea Power Station and the HS2 Project, where we have just launched our first VJ iStore.

We are

committed

to

collaborate

with our customers to provide

sustainable

, creative supply chain solutions through our investment in people, technology, products and services. We are

passionate

about what we do and want to help our diverse stakeholders build a better future.

Our Vision

Anchoring ourselves as the No1 impartial supply-chain partner to construction and infrastructure.

Our Values

Passionate

Committed

Knowledgeable

Collaborative

Fun

Your purpose

To ensure the receiving, storage, picking and loading of stock inside the warehouse is efficient, accurate and timely managed. To maintain a clean and safe working environment and to be an asset to the day to day goings within the branch.

Your day-to-day role

Receive goods inwards, unload and store in the correct location

Prepare orders according to sales requirements and Safely load onto vehicles

Sign for deliveries and receipt of stock and report breakages/damages

Maintain the warehouse and stock in a clean and tidy condition

Carry out daily checks and maintain fork lifts and other mechanical handling equipment in a safe condition

Work in a manner which ensures the safety of self and colleagues

Any other reasonable duties within the individual's capabilities.

Skills you possess:

Forklift Licence (desirable)

Good data accuracy

Numerate & Basic IT Skills

Knowledge of basic health & safety requirements (preferable)

Previous Yard or Warehouse experience (preferable)

In this role, you have the following competencies and capabilities:

Health & Safety Awareness

- you possess strong knowledge, skills and awareness of health & safety to operate competently and safely in your role and are fully aware of your own health & safety responsibilities,

Teamwork and Professionalism

- you have the ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and you are confident to lead, manage and co-ordinate team working and can motivate and lead by example. You are results driven and always maintain strong ethics and professionalism,

Communication

- you proactively consider the impact of communication methods used and you articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills. You have excellent listening skills to gain understanding and apply these as appropriate when communicating with customers and/or internal stakeholders,

Flexibility and Reliability

- you can always be relied upon to take action and complete work. You demonstrate flexibility and go above and beyond what is required and demonstrate a willingness to help stakeholders,

Customer Focus

- you exhibit exceptional levels of internal or external customer service, and you can identify and react to customer needs with speed and effectiveness,

Work Execution

- you can execute on high levels of work output effectively and with accuracy when required to meet the customer and business needs,

Business conduct

- you have an exceptional attendance record with few unplanned absences, and you are always punctual with an excellent time-keeping record,

Business Systems and Processes

- you possess a strong ability and desire to gain knowledge and understanding of business processes and procedures

Product Handling

- you are fully trained and competent to handle products both manually and with lifting aids and you demonstrate adherence to all requirements,

Warehouse Housekeeping

- you have exceptional awareness of the warehouse environment and maintain clean and tidy area. You ensure all products are stored in allocated areas and actively coaches and/or guides others when required criteria is not met.

Special Considerations

Whilst it is envisaged that the role operates Monday to Friday there may be a requirement for weekend and shift work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,742.83 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Work Location: In person