An exciting opportunity has become available for a Warehouse Operative to join our stores team in Wimborne, Dorset. If you enjoy working in an active role, where you are always on the go, then this role will be a great fit for you!

The Role

As a Warehouse Operative you will be responsible for receiving goods, locating, and storing both hazardous and non-hazardous goods, picking/packing orders, and loading/unloading vehicles.

Day to day activities include assisting with stocktaking, keeping the warehouse/ stockyards tidy at all times and operating to protect both your own safety, and that of the team.

You may also be expected to provide out of hours cover on a rota basis (evenings, weekends including bank holidays) for which you will receive additional payments.

What are the requirements?

To be considered, you will be used to working within an active and fast paced role, whilst working well as part of a small team, but also be able to use your own initiative when required.

You will demonstrate an attention to detail and accuracy whilst working in a very busy environment and preferably have completed manual handling and general health and safety awareness training, PC skills will be beneficial in this role.

A counterbalance forklift truck licence is preferred; however, training will be provided for the right candidate. Most of all, you will be enthusiastic, flexible, and always be willing to take on new challenges.

Benefits for you

• Free secure on-site parking
• Pension – up to 20% combined contribution.
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• Opportunity to buy and sell up to five days’ holiday.
• Health benefits package.
• Life assurance (up to four times your salary).
• Electric vehicle salary exchange.
• Flexible working.
• Cashback and discounts from over 1,200 retailers.
• Paid volunteering day.
• Enhanced family leave.
• Interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

What will you get from us?

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, and they stay with us! We are proud of how we support development and career progression. We have a wealth of both financial and non-financial benefits to offer our people and are committed to ensuring we provide an environment that supports health and wellbeing and flexible working.

We continue to promote diversity and inclusion. With that in mind, we welcome all applicants.

We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. Applicants who declare they have a disability or have previously served with the Armed Forces, and meet the minimum requirements for the job, will automatically be invited for an interview.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to assist you in starting your journey with Wessex Water.

If you have what it takes to join this award-winning business and want to be part of our exciting journey and share in that success, then please get in contact with us to find out more.

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