Logistics Operative

Logistics OperativeCastle Donington, DerbyAbout UsAre you ready to embark on a career with a company that places both its employees and customers at the heart of everything we do? If you're a motivated, customer-focused individual with a clean driving licence and a can-do attitude, we want to hear from you.You’ll fit in well with us at Medstrom, where we have disrupted the market by providing proven and well-evidenced products and services to our busy customers, helping to make a real difference to both their workload and crucially their patients’ outcomes.Established in 2010, Medstrom has grown substantially by being patient focused to become the organisation we are today, whilst maintaining an open culture and ethos. In 2022, Medstrom became an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), unlike any other company in the industry. This allows each employee to have a vested interest in the company, where we can all contribute to and share in the company’s success.We’re now looking for a Logistics Operative to join our Manufacturing Team on a full-time, permanent basis working Monday to Friday.The Benefits- Starting salary of £25,244 per annum- Contributory pension scheme- 33 days’ holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays- Full Induction with great training and support from our dedicated training team- Great discounts and cashback on shopping, supermarkets, and holidays as part of our rewards scheme- Salary Sacrifice Schemes are available, including Cycle to Work- 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 companyHere at Medstrom, we’re dedicated to and focused on delivering the best service possible, and to achieve this, we need amazing people in our team. That’s where you come in.The RoleAs 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 sites 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 a 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 concern- 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 mannerAbout YouTo join us as a Logistics Operative, you will need:- Full UK driving licence to travel between business sites- A valid forklift licence is preferred, but not essential, as internal training would be given- 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- A flexible and adaptable attitude with the ability to work additional hours if neededWorking hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday working 8am - 4pm, (no weekend work unless absolutely necessary).In addition to the salary and related benefits, you will join a company that has grown extensively within the last five years and, through our unique ownership model, is continuing to grow, whilst offering great career opportunities for those who are keen to progress.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.This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.