JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: DC Operative

REPORTS TO: Performance Team Leader

FUNCTION: Logistics, Networks Operations

LOCATION: Maidstone

JOB PURPOSE:
To ensure PHYSICAL DELIVERY TO PLAN within a Logistics Team striving to continuously add customer value whilst constantly reducing cost.

To operate in a Distribution Centre through the provision of a safe, efficient and effective operation, delivering true value through a commitment to a 99% OTIF defined service level at the lowest possible cost.

DIMENSIONS:
Staff: None

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Conduct oneself at all times in a professional manner to promote a positive image of the Logistics function and UK Power Networks in general demonstrating the Vision and Values of the company
Working in a small and motivated team you will support the Logistics warehouse and distribution operation from receipt of materials through to final delivery for all of our internal customers.
Support our Cycle Counting process by applying common sense and pursuing high levels of accuracy.
Facilitate good communication with internal customers
Ensure high standard of safety and compliance with HSS Policies in all activities including:
Wear appropriate uniform & PPE where provided.
Carry out daily inspection on MHE and vehicles
Report any defects to ensure that equipment is fit for purpose
Safe use of all company MHE
Challenge others not following the correct or safest procedures
Take personal responsibility for your own health and safety and for others
Report all near misses and deal with hazards to create a harm free workplace.
Support Continuous Improvement Programme initiatives

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Team members are the real assets of the organisation - adding value in the business, producing the bottom line.

Key Responsibilities include:

Participating in effective Mini-business meetings, ensuring clarity regarding work planned for the day, reviewing performance and identifying improvement opportunities.
Applying visual management of QSCSP to ensure goal achievement, highlighting and addressing issues of concern.
Conducting formal problem solving e.g. 3Qs, 5 Why's, Fishbone etc.
Implementing innovation to ensure continuous improvement of performance.
Initiating and participating in Kaizen projects.

The Storm Role for this position will be categorised as Logistics Storeman.

ATTITUDE, QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Attitude

Must bring a positive attitude as this will lead to positive outcomes

Qualifications (or a desire to be trained)

FLT Certificate (ideally Counterbalance and Reach)

Skills

As specified in the Logistics Competency Database.

ORGANISATION CHART:
Health & Safety Responsibilities

Managers and supervisors carry both legal and company responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, those under their control and those who might be affected by the work working for them and ensuring there is the necessary understanding, competence and application of requirements to work safely and without harming the environment.

Employees are responsible for ensuring they fully understand the health and safety risks involved in their work activities and their responsibility to apply the controls needed to manage those risks to acceptable levels. Similarly where work activities can have an adverse impact upon the environment, and particularly where there are legal requirements, employees are responsible for understanding those impacts and the controls they must ensure are applied