Warehouse Chargehand (Cargo Handling, Logistics, Warehousing) - Timber

Sheerness, Kent

Full time, Permanent

Mon - Fri Days, hours TBC

Salary: £39,272

Break down: £34,472 + Chargehand uplift of £4800 (£400 per month)

27 days hol + BH plus ability to buy/sell additional leave

Family Private Medical Insurance

Access to other Flexible Benefits including Medicash, Life Assurance, Critical Illness, Bike2Work, Car Scheme, iPad scheme etc

Our esteemed port services customer is seeking an experienced Warehousing Chargehand to join their busy Timber Dept, based at the port of Sheerness.

It is the largest terminal of its kind in the UK, handling 1.3 million tonnes of timber and forest products a year. The Port of Sheerness is a key commercial port for South East England. It is part of a unique and innovative port network operated by our client; connecting the UK and Ireland with the rest of the world.

Purpose of the role

As a Chargehand (Port Operative) within our Timber Operations, you will be part of a proactive and safety driven team, delivering first class service to our customers and leading and developing your operational team with Health and Safety, Customer service and quality at the forefront of every plan and decision.

Expectations

* Responsible your own Health and Safety and that of those working around you.

* Responsible for day-to-day goods receipt, storage, pick and despatch maintaining a high level of stock integrity and that Customer requirements are met.

* Liaise with vessel operations to co-ordinate an effective loading / discharge operation.

Main Responsibilities

* Ensure full compliance with Safety 365 at London Medway.

* Work in flexible manner to support managers, colleagues and other areas of the business within the Port.

* Ensure any MHE , vehicle or structural damage is reported, investigated and documented.

* Flexible working attitude is required to support the team on process to ensure timely completion of all tasks and duties.

* Represent the department in a professional manner with internal and external customers.

* Liaise with Team Leaders, Planning and Operations Managers on a daily basis to understand the day to day priorities.

* Adopt a culture of continuous improvement.

* Ensure we provide an industry leading service to our customers (24/7 - 365 days per year).

* Demonstrate the behaviours and standards expected in line with our Core values.

* Be prepared to adopt new approaches and demonstrate effective communication.

* Ensure stock loss/damage is minimised and report any loss or damage to the Team leaders and Management Team

* Ensure you are familiar with the risk assessments and have suitable skills to complete the associated tasks.

For this role, we ideally seek:

* General knowledge of cargo handling methods and logistics

* Delivery of change projects and improvements

* Experience of managing staff

* Experience of working within fast paced operational environment

* Excellent communication skills

* IT and numeracy skills

* Good planning and analytical skills