Logistics Operative

Kingspan have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Operative to join our team based in Pembridge. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary of £33,182 per annum inclusive of night shift allowance.

Why join Kingspan Insulation?

We are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and we stand behind a common cause – better buildings for a better world.

Kingspan Insulation are a leading manufacturer of high-performance rigid insulation within the construction industry, operating from our site in Pembridge, Herefordshire.  With 188 sites worldwide Kingspan is a global leading employer. We have an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Operative to join our team.

As the Logistics Operative you will be focusing on all routine and non-routine activities associated with the department from incoming raw materials through to finished product in line with procedures and standards.

Responsibilities of our Logistics Operative:

• High degree of processes/ machinery skills, knowledge and ability:
  
  • Fully trained and be able to operate machinery and equipment to the required standards,
  • Work in accordance with all information, instruction, training and supervision
  • Perform scheduled cleaning duties and basic maintenance activities
  • Periodically test the operation of machine safety features
• Understanding of personal behaviours which have a positive impact over:
  
  • Health & Safety, energy, environmental and quality performance and compliance
  • KPIs, targets and current performance against these targets
• Effective application of Quality requirements:
  
  • Understanding of product quality critical characteristics and standards,
  • Periodically inspect products and record results
• Awareness of Company management systems;
  
  • Involvement and engagement with the Kingspan culture
  • Reporting accidents, incidents and events
  • Cooperating with management on continual improvement programs
  • High level of process understanding underpinned by working in compliance with relevant policies, procedures and risk assessments
  • Involvement in the development and review of risk assessments
• Support and promote effective communication as a member of the team
• Responsible for following a program of personal development

What we are looking for in our Logistics Operative:

You will be:

• Flexible and willing to be trained in multiple areas whatever department and area this may be
• A good team player with a “Can do attitude”

Whilst not essential, the following would be of benefit:

• Full driving licence
• Accredited lift truck training
• Previous experience working in a factory/ manufacturing process environment
• Able to follow instruction and production schedules
• Basic understanding of touch screen technology
• Experience of working with various IT programs i.e. MS Word, Excel
• Able to act quickly when problems arise

Key Skills: 

• Communication
• Personal organisation
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Team working
• Quality & customer service
• Self-development
• Respect for equality & diversity

What can we offer you?

• 25 days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
• Profit Related Bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• 4 x salary Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave
• Buy & Sell Annual Leave
• Service Recognition Rewards
• Supported Professional Development
• On-site parking

Do you think you have the attributes we are looking for? If so, please click ‘apply’ now to be considered as our Logistics Operative.