Warehouse Operative and Driver£12.88 per hour plus performance bonus and fantastic benefits 40 hours per week, including regular weekends and bank holidaysDriving License RequiredTake a look at our websiteOur Estate Logistics Warehouse TeamThe Estate Logistics Team is an essential function for the estate, supplying services across all areas of the business from our Avalon base. The main functions of the department are:Receiving and storage of all central procurement stock for The NewtManagement of warehouse stock and storage areasLogistics services from food production areas to warehouse and receiving departmentsProcessing and fulfilment of supply orders to internal departmentsProcessing external purchase orders into the warehouseAvalon is the operational side of The Newt with a range of functional areas including e-commerce fulfilment, central procurement, butchery, bakery, food production kitchen, commercial produce growing and livestock.Warehouse Operative and DriverThis role is responsible for warehouse operations including order picking, goods-in inspection, receipt and put away, stock taking and warehouse hygiene – a strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability is key.In addition, the role will deliver picked orders and other items between internal delivery points across The Newt estate including our warehouses, hotels, restaurants, cafes, food and beverage outlets and other departments.Aligned to the working days of the wider business, the Estate Logistics Team operates 7 days a week, so regular weekend work is expected by all team members.What we can offerA positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classesLook after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments.Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.Discover exclusive perks with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of HeliganComplimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefsWe value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your familyA team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.Access your earnings at anytime with Wagestream, with access to nationwide brand discountsUp to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time teamKey Responsibilities:Receiving and forwarding goods and deliveries in and out of the to the correct point of contact/storage area in a timely and safe wayFollowing all requisitioning and stock control procedures for stock leaving the warehouse including the identification of damaged, unacceptable or incorrect items.Order picking using electronic picking scannersDelivery of items to a set time scheduleKeeping all records organised and up to dateMaintaining clean, tidy and hygienic working areas to required standardsApplying health and safety best practice across all aspects of the role, especially for food and beverage itemsSkills and ExperienceAt least one-year previous experience in a similar roleValid UK Driving licenceExperience of working with fresh food items is an advantage.Food safety and HACCP knowledge is an advantageForklift licence - counterbalance (or the ability to be put on a course)Flexi-truck Licence (or the ability to be put on a course)Stock taking procedures and processesPositive attitude and good communication skills.Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations.Ability to work on your own or as part of a team.Have a good eye for detail.
