Location
Castle Donington, Leicestershire | United Kingdom
Job description
Logistics Operative
Castle Donington, Derby
Established in 2010, Medstrom are a market leading provider of medical devices services to the NHS and other caregiving facilities with a strong reputation for providing a reliable, dedicated and trusted service to our partners.
As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) we have independence in the market which is unlike any other company in the industry and through continued growth we can offer great opportunities for you to develop with our business, which we call the “Medstrom family”.
We’re now looking for a Logistics Operative to join our Manufacturing Team on a full-time, permanent basis working Monday to Friday.
Our manufacturing facility has great public transport links, with regular buses (including Skylink), virtually on the doorstep.
The Benefits
- Basic salary up to £24,042 p.a., depending on experience
- Annual bonus scheme
- Contributory Pension scheme
- Discounts and cashback on shopping, supermarkets and holidays as part of our rewards scheme
- 33 days’ holiday including Bank Holidays
- Full Induction with great training and support from dedicated team members
- Receive a “treat” on your birthday
- Be a part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and the associated benefits of having a stake in the company
The Role
As a Logistics Operative, you will support the manufacturing process by managing and controlling the flow of raw material into the manufacturing facility and the despatch of finished goods to stock or customer site as required.
Specifically, you will:
- Receive goods inwards, book in and store accordingly
- Ensure an accurate inventory is always available
- Load and unload vehicles using counterbalance forklift
- Pick raw material stock as required by Production Assembly Operatives, ensuring stock levels are replenished on a daily basis
- Monitor and control raw materials, recording supplier delays and notifying appropriate parties of concerns
- Take good care of allocated company equipment
- General housekeeping of the Goods In/Despatch functions, ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times
- Support the preparation of products for despatch, ensuring they are packaged, loaded and handled correctly to eliminate damage during transit
- Ensure all goods in/despatch paperwork is submitted to the relevant internal parties in a timely manner
About You
To join us as a Logistics Operative, you will need:
- Previous experience in a busy goods in/despatch environment
- Proven ability to adhere to strict production deadlines
- An understanding of computerised stock control systems
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good computer skills with the ability to update systems accurately and efficiently
- The ability to provide clear and concise communications either verbally or written
- A good team player mentality
- The ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive and enthusiastic attitude
A valid counterbalance forklift licence would be beneficial to your application.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday (no weekend work unless absolutely necessary).
Webrecruit and Medstrom are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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