Warehouse Operative
Portsmouth
20 hours a week, working Monday to Friday 2pm to 6pm
£11.63 per hour, plus time-based and regional supplements ranging between £11.83-12.02 an hour
Are you an experienced Warehouse Operative who is looking for a new career?
Do you like working as part of a team to ensure accurate and precise work?
Do you pride yourself on being reliable in your work and do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?
Have you an interest in helping your community with its health?
If you answered yes to the above questions and have a can-do attitude, please read on and apply as we are interested in speaking with you!
About Us:
PHOENIX Healthcare Distribution is a national full-line pharmaceutical wholesaler with a network of distribution centers nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering a high-quality supply chain service to our customers, who include pharmacies, GPs, and hospitals. All of our depots are licensed by the MHRA and comply with BSI ISO Quality and Environmental standards. We operate twice daily deliveries from our distribution centers across Monday to Friday and on a Saturday morning, and our local teams are supported by a centralised function team, primarily from our Head Office in Runcorn.
At Phoenix Medical Supplies we value, support and celebrate working with colleagues from all backgrounds. As part of our commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all, we strive to support the residents in all our local communities, gaining employment.
Our inclusive culture empowers our employees to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact us on talentteam@phoenixmedical.co.uk.
About the opportunity:
We are currently looking for a Warehouse Operative within our Portsmouth Distribution Centre.
Working within a busy pharmaceutical warehouse environment you will be accurately assembling customer orders, efficiently picking customer orders for shipment and ensuring that the correct number and type of product is loaded and shipped on time. You will need to meet minimum productivity and quality standards and comply with policies and legal requirements in relation to the role.
Working closely with a dedicated team, you'll contribute to a positive and collaborative work environment. Effective communication and teamwork are essential as you coordinate efforts to achieve operational excellence.
In this role you will be required to stand and walk for the majority of your shift, as well as needing to be able to lift (products up to 15kg), bend, twist, kneel, and crouch.
Training and Support
You will receive a comprehensive induction from the Learning and Development Facilitators.
We pride ourselves on ensuring the wellbeing of our employees and providing a good working environment and benefits package, which includes:
22 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
Access to High Street discounts
Medicash- a health cash program to assist with day-to-day healthcare costs, such as eyecare or prescriptions
Free Parking
Employee Assistance Programme
Contributory Pension Scheme
Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme)
Essential Skills/Experience
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- Attention to detail
- Team Player
- Communication Skills
- Ability to prioritise own workload
Who we want:
Our ideal candidate will be organised and self-motivated so if this sounds like you, we are very keen to speak to you to discuss our opportunity further. You can apply here online by completing our short application.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received