Plant Operator - Warehouse

Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Warehouse Team could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

As a Group we are a global manufacturer of construction materials and our 43,500 team members in 90 countries across 320 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Reporting into the Warehouse Team Leader, we are searching for a team member to join us a Mobile Plant Operator at our Immingham Plant.

This role requires you to work a mix of days and nights on a 3-week rolling shift pattern. Shifts are 12 hours, starting at 07:00 or 19:00.

Can you say yes?

• Are you certified to operate forklifts?
• Are you comfortable working in environments with strict safety protocols?
• Have you previously worked in a fast-paced warehouse environment?
  
  

If so, we would welcome your application!

What You'll Be Doing

As a Warehouse Plant Operator, you will work efficiently and accurately within the warehouse, performing continuous quality checks and monitoring operations. You will ensure the forklift truck is well-maintained and contribute to high customer satisfaction by verifying that the correct goods are loaded onto vehicles and dispatched on time.

• Adhere to company Health and Safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• Accurately pick orders and efficiently load trucks.
• Promptly communicate any issues to the appropriate personnel for swift resolution and ensure smooth shift handovers to maintain seamless loading operations.

Ensure high-quality products are delivered to customers.

Maintain accurate stock records.

Comply with all quality systems to guarantee product standards.

Follow established operating procedures.

Keep detailed records and report issues clearly and accurately.

Identify and segregate defective products, ensuring damaged items are replaced with new pallets.

Actively contribute to the improvement of site systems and adhere to all safety protocols.

Perform any other tasks required to fulfill your role effectively.

What We'd Love For You To Have

• The ability to read and interpret dispatch notes accurately.
• Experience working within quality systems.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in a warehouse environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift Truck license
• Flexibility to work shifts, including; days, nights and weekends.
  
  

We Will Provide

• A competitive salary up to £32,996.77 + bonus.
• Three paid days leave for community, charitable, or voluntary commitments.
• 7% employer pension contribution.
• Level 3 Westfield Cashplan Healthcare.
• Income Protection
• Access to a Reward & Benefits platform.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (legal or medical advice).
• Life Assurance (4 times your basic salary).
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme
  
  

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within three working days.

We are one of the leading manufacturers of gypsum-based building materials in the UK.

We are proud to be a part of the Knauf Group, one of the largest independent building materials manufacturers in the world.

We sell plasterboard, plaster, metal sections, flooring, external renders, insulating laminates, drywall accessories and more and have more than 320 plants and sales organisations in over 90 countries. We employee over 43,500 people worldwide.