Warehouse Operative - Narrow Aisle

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

To ensure that customer orders are picked, packed and dispatched to meet Company standards, customer requirements and deadlines.

Summary of Role Responsibilities:

To carry out all given tasks accurately and efficiently to meet company standards within pick/pack/despatch/Goods In/Putaway.

To undertake and complete any training required in line with operational requirements.

To work as part of an operational team ensuring service levels & objectives are met.

Adhere to all Company procedures and policies.

To Inform Shift Supervisor/Shift Manager of any defects relating to Health and Safety on either equipment or with processes.

Ensure all stock is stored in line with the WMS at all times.

Stock Control.

General housekeeping within the warehouse, ensure all work areas are clean, safe and tidy.

Any other duties as and when required.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Full Training will be given

Desirable

• Basic PC skills
• Fork Lift Truck Licence – Counter balance and/or Reach Truck
• Previous experience of a WMS in particular Manhattan/MLS

SKILLS/ ABILITIES

• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills- written and verbal
• Physically fit; all tasks require a degree of walking, standing, lifting or stretching. Some heavy lifting may be involved
• Basic numeracy and literacy
• Attention to detail
• Able to work as part of a team

DISPOSITION

• Flexible attitude to working hours and willing to do overtime when necessary
• Proactive/self starter/ self-motivated
• High levels of common sense
• High levels of integrity and honesty
• Positive approach to change and good sense of humour
• Flexible and enthusiastic with a “can do” attitude

WHAT DO WE DO?

VOW is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading wholesalers of business products with its headquarters in Sheffield, England. The company distributes over 20,000 products from its three automated distribution centres in England and Ireland to over 3000 resellers and customers.

 The major product categories distributed by VOW include general office supplies, paper and computer consumables, cleaning, catering, janitorial, health and safety, PPE, premises management, office furniture and a variety of technology and machines.   

VOW offers a wide range of business services including marketing initiatives, e-commerce solutions, business development programmes and logistics options, all which help to grow VOW’s Resellers’ businesses.

VOW is proud to work with all the major dealer groups in the UK and Ireland including an exclusive relationship with Office Friendly and strong relationships with Integra, Nemo, Challenge, Office Club, and the CB Group. 

OUR BENEFITS

We offer a competitive range of benefits, including free parking (subject to site availability), contributory pension plan, Employee Assistance Programme, retailer and lifestyle perks and discounts, paid charity support day, staff discounts, an opt-in medical plan and eyecare assistance. Our employees hard work can be rewarded through the EVO Honours reward programme and long service recognition schemes.  We support and encourage our employees training and development with access to a e-learning platform covering a wide range of topics and the opportunity to complete a fully funded Apprenticeship or Adult Learning courses (terms apply).

We also have a generous holiday package and a holiday purchasing scheme.  All our employees either get their Birthday off every year or a voucher in their birthday month, and in most areas of the business we close between Christmas and New Year!   

DIVERSITY AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

It is our people that make us successful and so we are committed to making The EVO Group of companies an inclusive workplace.

We encourage a diverse culture, in which we value you for being you, and the excellent contributions you make to business, no matter your age, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, race, nationality or religion.  The EVO Group of companies expect their employees to respect one another and treat their colleagues, and others that they come into contact with, as they would wish to be treated themselves.

EVO Group are proud to be a Kickstart Scheme Partner and a ‘Disability Confident’ accredited employer.  We have a strong CSR and ESG ethos which is reflected in our Company values and the work we do.