CTS Logistics
Distribution Operative
Salary - £27,000 - £28,500 per annum
Location – Silchester
Based in Silchester, near Reading, CTS has been transporting the most dangerous, delicate, and difficult consignments across the globe for over 25 years.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Distribution Operative providing support across all parts of CTS operations.
Our ideal candidate will possess-.
A proven track record in a logistics/distribution and customer-facing environment.
Articulate with excellent communication skills.
Be a team player
The ability to work well under pressure
Adaptable and flexible attitude
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following;
Goods in
· Manage deliveries to unit, receive goods in, check freight against booking in criteria
· Unload vehicles using fork truck
· Report discrepancies and unscheduled freight, as appropriate, to manager for escalation to customer
· Ensure goods received are loaded in the appropriate area and barcode scanned to await screening
· Sort and prepare cargo/mail for screening and load items on to conveyor belts of X- ray machines
· Receive returns, label and store ready for collection by carrier and on collection ensure carrier signs for receipt of returns
· Accept and process urgent deliveries according to OSSC acceptance procedure.
· Record accurately good in and out of the warehouse using various tools.
Screening
· Sort post removing items not to be screened
· Screen cargo and mail on X-ray monitors adhering to Aviation Security regulations
· Complete 6x6 ongoing DNXCT training in line with CAA requirements
Goods out
· Barcode scan clean freight leaving X-ray machine, sort into stillages/cages/pallets to cross docking area and prepare manifests.
· Load on to vehicles manually or using fork lift truck
· Seal vehicle, recording seal number and check driver paperwork is completed correctly.
· Deliver urgent freight to on site delivery point within KPIs, obtain signature from delivery contact.
Essential Qualifications:
- Full clean (manual) driving licence (3.5T, max 3 points, no DD/DR/TT points or disqualifications) held for at least 12 months
Essential Skills/Knowledge
- Proven track record in a logistics/distribution and customer facing environment.
- Manual handling capability
- Basic IT skills including basic Microsoft office (particularly excel), keyboard and data input skills, PDA/smart phone and WMS
Desirable Qualifications
- Forklift (Reach/Counterbalance) certification
Security vetting is a requirement for all roles at CTS and any offers of employment are made subject to obtaining and maintaining the necessary security clearance. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and will be required to provide proof of 5 years of UK residency.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00-£28,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
