Warehouse Operative

Vet Direct is a multi-functional shop for progressive veterinary practices; fulfilling consumable, uniform, instrument and equipment needs. Vet Direct are an important part of the CVS. CVS Group plc are an AIM listed, international integrated veterinary services provider which delivers to clients through the various business areas; our veterinary practices, our service divisions (eg buying groups, diagnostic laboratories and pet crematoria etc and e-commerce division. Our success is derived from the passion our people in all divisions have for animals and making pets a priority, is at the heart of our work, every day.

Vet Direct are excited to be recruiting for a Warehouse Operative who will be based at our warehouse in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This is a full-time role working Monday – Friday 09:00-17:00.

Within this role the successful applicant will be working as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced warehouse under the guidance of the warehouse leadership. Picking and packing orders effectively.  Adhering to courier deadlines. Receiving deliveries, checking in stock, locating stock safely.  Following excellent general and CVS specific housekeeping.

Other Key Responsibilities Include:

• Picking and packing customer orders accurately using Hand Held Scanners. (Despatch)
• Stock taking/checking
• Taking delivery of stock and supplies (Goods In).
• Inspecting goods and verifying quantity and quality (Goods In)
• Booking in all returns and processing customer paperwork (Goods In)
• Booking in POs and locating stocks using the OrderWise system and Hand held scanners. (Goods In)
• Checking in stock and locating to suitable safe area (Goods In)
• Keeping all paperwork up to date
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment

Additional:

• Forklift counter balance, stacker truck driving (Specific trained staff only)
• Entering all information into the DHL/courier system
• Preparing pallets ready for courier collection
• Loading and unloading lorries and other vehicles
• Maintaining warehouse machinery
• Using the baler including removing the bales (full training will be given).

Experience and Key Skills Required:

Essential:

• Ability to challenge the ‘status quo', bringing a creative approach to solutions that support continuous Improvement.
• Good understanding of GDP, continuous improvement.
• Ability to create successful teams in a ‘can do' culture,
• The ability to work quickly, efficiently and accurately
• Good teamwork
• An good understanding of health and safety
• A willingness to be flexible when required
• A good level of fitness

Desirable:

• Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Power Point, and Outlook.
• Experience of WMS systems – Orderwise knowledge & the use of hand held scanners would be a distinct advantage.

We also offer benefits including; up to 7 weeks holiday (with our buy/sell holiday scheme) + Bank Holidays, pension matched up to 6%, access to our industry leading sharesave scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave, heavily discounted pet healthcare, continued professional development and a range of flexible benefits such as GymFlex and Cycle to Work to suit your needs.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.