Warehouse Operative (Reach Truck) OpportunityPart of our Logistics team, reporting in to the Transport SupervisorMilton Keynes depot£24,340 salary Mawdsleys are a global pharmaceutical service provider offering a wide range of services to the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare sector.
We are the largest independent pharmaceutical wholesaler in the UK with a fast growing international network supplying medicines to meet patient needs and providing a route to market for manufacturers.
We are fully managed and regulatory compliant, sourcing imported medicines for specific patient needs.
The company is experiencing growth at the moment, providing a much needed healthcare service.
Role OverviewTo work closely with the Operations team, ensuring that inbound and outbound orders are unloaded, stored and reloaded in a safe and efficient manner, in line with company processes and systems.
Ensuring that all pallet movements are completed in a logical, safe and timely manner with orders being prepared and loaded to vehicles delivering direct to customers.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesEnsure that operations are carried out in adherence to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) principles;Manage the team in the safe movement of pharmaceuticals throughout the supply chain from goods receipt to final-mile delivery;Promote patient safety in-line with the guidance and advice provided by the Quality team and controlled by the business quality management systemUse of the business Transport Management system to present vehicles for loading and unloading in alignment with planned schedule;Ensure that all incoming ML trunk vehicles are unloaded, adhering to the relevant business processes, assisting the operations teams wherever required;The movement of palletised orders into and out of high-level racking for storage and distribution;Assis the operations team in the safe and compliant loading of trunk and final-mile delivery vehicles;Ensure Health & Safety procedures (SOP's) are followed in all aspects of the operation so that the company's zero-accident culture is promoted and worked to;Align with all MHRA regulations/company SOP's to safeguard product integrity and cool-chain requirements;Monitor vehicle refrigeration systems once loaded/throughout the shift to ensure that temperature settings and stock integrity is maintained to the desired standards;Report any defects identified throughout the shift, to the shift supervisor, to minimise equipment downtime and impact on customer deliveries;Develop relationships and work closely with the operations team, to ensure that vehicles are loaded and presented in a safe, logical manner, as scheduled for departure;Express thoughts clearly, accurately, and precisely both verbally and in-writing;Be an integral part of the logistics team across the wider business, building relationships and a teamwork ethos;Be involved, if relevant, in warehouse operations when required to support the business strategy;Adhere to agreed KPIs and demonstrate improvements against agreed targets.What we're looking for from youEssentialHold a relevant, in-date Reach Truck operator licence;Reacts appropriately while listening and understanding the views of others.
Helps others see a different point of view;Inspires commitment to the company, their services, and future success;Flexible approach to work and able to work shifts with a willingness to work additional hours when required;Able to plan and prioritise effectively;Confident, enthusiastic, with good interpersonal skills;Uses initiative and judgement effectively to make correct decisions;Able to self-motivate all abilities through tact, politeness and assertiveness;Ability to deal with difficult situations resulting in satisfactory closure;Honest and open approach.
DesirableExcellent problem solver;Strong team working skills;Excellent communicator;Competent in the use of Transport Management IT (including PDA).