Stock & Inventory Operative

Wincanton PLC

Stock & Inventory Operative

£24411

Wincanton PLC, Mellor, Lancashire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 09e23d09ab39497d861a825bf130a4eb

Full Job Description

We are looking for Stock & Inventory Operatives to join our team at Wincanton Blackburn, where we provide logistics services. This role will be primarily based within the Stock and Inventory function therefore previous experience in this type of role would be advantageous.,

  • Cycle counting of stock within the warehouse to ensure accurate inventory

  • Analysing and updating inventory information on in house systems

  • Investigating and rectifying of inventory discrepancies including identification of root causes

  • Conducting inventory related audits

  • Contributing to other inventory management projects as required

  • Receiving, picking, and packing stock in a safe and efficient manner

  • Undertaking local deliveries

  • Operating in a safe manner, in accordance with training provided

  • Working alongside Team Members to achieve targets and meet customer expectations, 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.

    Good attention to detail, and an accurate way of working to ensure all documentation and data is correct

  • Understanding the need for a high level of customer service

  • Good communication skills

  • Ability to work as a part of a team but also show initiative when required to work independently

  • PC literate and numerate with good communication skills, including a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office as required

  • Experience with Warehouse Management Systems would be an advantage, although full training will be provided

  • Ability to use IT Systems in accordance with training provided

  • Good use of Six Sigma and Lean techniques

  • Attention to detail required to assume quality checking/quality control

  • Compliance with manual handling procedures

  • Good Track record of high levels of attendance, Disability Confident

  • About Disability Confident
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  • Unrivalled salary £24,410.96

  • 37.5 hours per week - working across 4 or 5 days

  • 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

  • Holiday Trading

  • Healthcare Cash plan

  • Dental Cash plan

  • Share Scheme

  • 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