In brief
This warehouse operative role involves picking, cutting, and loading steel products to fulfill customer orders. The work requires manual handling of heavy items and the operation of machinery to maintain production and dispatch standards.
Best for
Experienced warehouse operatives with a background in heavy industry.
Non-negotiable
Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative required.
Worth knowing
Shift hours are Monday to Thursday 8 am to 4.45 pm and Fridays 7 am to 3.45 pm.
What you need
Required
Warehouse operations
Clearly required in the listing
Flexibility
Strongly implied by the listing
Results orientation
Strongly implied by the listing
Teamwork
Strongly implied by the listing
Health and Safety
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
Steel industry experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Bandsaw operation
Can be taught
Side-loader operation
Can be taught
Forklift operation
Can be taught
Driving license
Strongly implied by the listing
Your day-to-day
Pick and process orders
Clearly stated in the job description.
Cut and load steel
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage stock documentation
Clearly stated in the job description.
Transfer stock
Clearly stated in the job description.
Maintain site safety
Clearly stated in the job description.
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
All About Us Dragon Steel are part of Barrett Steel Limited, the UK’s largest steel distributor and processor, with over 160 years of heritage we are still family owned and operate from 29 sites across the UK and Ireland, holding more than 120,000 tonnes of steel stock. Although we are a business with significant scale, our success is built on the people who make it happen every day. We continually invest in our people, the latest processing machinery, technology, and materials-handling equipment so that we can deliver an exceptional service to our customers. Our people, our customers, and the communities in which we operate are at the heart of what we do. We are a forward-thinking business that values hard work, ambition, teamwork, and are always open to new ideas. All About the Role Based at our Dragon Steel Services, Saltney site the purpose of this role is to ensure customers’ orders are fulfilled to the highest standards in a fast-paced environment. The shift hours are Monday to Thursday 8 am to 4.45pm, Fridays 7 am to 3.45pm Specific tasks will include: Pick computer generated orders with repetitive handling/lifting of heavy and large item. Loading, cutting (Saws) and offloading of steel. Ensure all documentation is correctly actioned for accuracy of stock. Transferring stock to its location using a Forklift truck. Assisting in the overall production and dispatch of customers’ orders Keep work area clean and tidy maintain high levels of Health and Safety. Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work to meet operational requirements. Operate machinery (only when trained to do so) Any ad hoc duties as required in the role. We offer you £Highly competitive hourly rate, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension, Life Assurance, access to health & wellbeing services, discounts on retail & leisure All About You You will have the passion, drive, and confidence to work within the business in a collaborative, creative way. Essential Skills for the role: The successful candidate will have experience as a Warehouse Operative; steel industry or heavy industry experience would be an advantage. Have a flexible attitude, be results oriented, and enjoy working in a team environment. Bandsaw/Side-Loader/ Fork-Lift experience desirable, however training will be given. A strong commitment to Health & Safety. Ideally a Driving License Looking for a long-term position How it feels to work for us We provide a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organisation that is respected as the UK’s leading steel stockholder. Our people are the driving force behind Barrett Steel, and we seek individuals who are passionate, hard-working, ambitious and demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude to help us build and develop the business. Barrett Steel encourages innovative thinking and has an open door for people to lead and influence change
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