Job Description

IWS Group is a fast-growing family of specialist industrial product owners and service companies, each of which are market-leaders in their niche. The Group's range of products and solutions cover workplace safety, impact protection, racking & shelving, recycling, 5S and visual communications, primarily serving the warehousing, logistics and material handling industry, with full turnkey services and a network of distributors across Europe and beyond.

Beaverswood Ltd

Beaverswood, based in Wokingham, manufactures innovative products that make the workplace work smarter with a range of visual management products, suitable for lean manufacturing and 5S - or any workplace that needs to be safe, productive and organised.



The product range includes ticketing and labelling for warehouses and industrial settings; document display and waste segregation; specialist impact protection, racking protection and warehouse safety products. The range is supported with market expertise, marketing, promotional and reseller resources and materials, and aftersales support.



Beaverswood is an entrepreneurial environment with short lines of communication and decision-making. This role operates within a growing group of companies with a strong people culture.

Position:

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Beaverswood are looking for a new Warehouse Operative to join their growing Warehouse team at their Head Office in Wokingham.


The Warehouse Operative is responsible for preparing materials specific to customer requirements as scheduled by the Warehouse Manager. The role involves working alongside the company computerised order and stock control system.



The Warehouse Operative will work with members of the sales and warehouse team and carry out regular housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities:

Prepare materials according to customer requirements, to include alterations and the building of products. Carry out the loading and unloading of materials from vehicles and pallet racking, in a safe manner, ensuring that all changes are recorded within the stock control system. Report any stock issues to ensure that levels are maintained and coordinate with the Warehouse Manager on upcoming projects. Ensure all relevant RAMS are adhered to along with all other health and safety rules. Ensure all necessary safety checks are completed prior to work commencing, to include but not limited to, PPE and work/access equipment. Ensure warehouse environment is kept at high standards for safety, storage efficiency and housekeeping, reporting any issues. Assist the Warehouse Manager with routine health and safety checks within the warehouse i.e. Fire Walks. Double check picks/work carried out by your team members prior to dispatch. Carry out regular stock check and counts, liaising with the Warehouse Manager on any discrepancies. Carry out on site learning to build on skills and knowledge of the industry to pursue personal development. Attend team meetings to review the department's schedule and KPI's.

Success Management:

Build and maintain effective working relationships. Achievement of weekly/monthly KPI's. Meet or exceed expectations on the delivery of warehouse projects. Maintenance of auditable documentation trails. Engagement with Warehouse Manager and team to ensure timely completion of projects. Demonstration of continuous improvement.

Requirements:

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Training & Education

Essential

Warehouse Experience
FLT- Counterbalance



Desirable

Industry Knowledge Health & Safety Qualification- Level 2

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Able to prioritise, develop work schedule, and influence others to achieve results. Good organisational skills and the ability to multitask. Excellent communication and engagement skills. Experience within a warehouse environment. Collaborate effectively with others to ensure business improvements and efficiencies. Knowledge of H&S regulations relevant to the industry.
Knowledge and understanding of products, systems of work and construction basics within the industry.

Aptitudes/Attributes:

Capable of working to challenging deadlines and managing multiple tasks efficiently. Initiative-taking, hands-on, can-do attitude. Able to work independently and as a team when required. A result orientated problem solver. Diligence, tenacious, persistent, and balanced. Establish and maintain effective working relationships, using communication skills.

Other information:

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Now part of the rapidly growing IWS Group of companies, investment is being made in people, systems and expanding the service offering for an ambitious period of growth. This is an exciting time to be joining the team!



38.25 hours per week- Monday to Friday Salary 25 - 26k per annum 25 days holiday (service increment scheme in place) Health Care Cash Plan (available from day one) Company sick pay support scheme (after completion of probation) Employee Assistance Programme (including 1:1 counselling) Group Life Assurance - 2x annual salary (after 5 years' service) * PERKS retailer discount scheme