Shipping Operative

We are looking for a Shipping Operative to join our Wincanton team on our Crawley site. You will report into the Team Leader and be expected to demonstrate flexibility and capability to perform all aspects of warehousing to meet all key performance indicators and exceed customer expectations.  

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance  

Why Wincanton? 

• Unrivalled salary £22,750 

• Monday to Friday 37 hours per week – with a 1pm finish on Friday!  

• Generous holiday allowance  

• 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 

• Healthcare Cash plan 

• Dental Cash plan 

• 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 

Day to Day  

• Ensure the correct handling of products is carried out at all times of the facility 

• Supporting the operational efficiency of the site by pitching in with general housekeeping and hygiene standards around the warehouse and site 

• Operating both customer and Wincanton IT systems 

• Completing necessary administration and paperwork accurately 

• Be available for call out work as part of an existing team 

• Work within safe systems of work in line with Wincanton Health & Safety legislation and guidelines  

• React to change due to operational and client requirements and carrying out duties in a professional and timely fashion 

What will you bring? 

• Knowledge of Shipping functions and systems but not essential 

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

• Demonstrate good team motivation and communication skills 

• Ability to use IT Systems in accordance with training provided  

• Knowledge of ERP / MRP would be an advantage but not essential 

• Understanding of Export Terms would be an advantage 

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

• Customer focused and dedicated to providing excellent service  

• Flexible, positive, and professional approach to work 

Wincanton’s Commitment  

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.  

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.