Vacancy Title: Warehouse Operative

Vacancy Location: Gosport

Engagement Type: Temporary - 3 months, Full Time

Your Company

Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.

Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe. That's why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Silver Award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Your New Role

This role is responsible for handling, checking and recording goods in and out of the warehouse, using a variety of systems and including some regulated items. This role is at the heart of customer order fulfilment and is focused on servicing requisitions at pace, whilst upholding all Survitec safety standards

Duties and responsibilities

• Handles goods in, checking items are delivered as ordered and recorded accurately
• Stores items according to Survitec standards, including safe handling procedures and safe use of any machinery supplied
• Picks and packs goods according to customer or service station orders, including recording of work using Survitec inventory systems and processes
• Loads and unloads pallets and goods efficiently and safely
• Prepares goods for dispatch, completing any necessary paperwork and updating systems as needed
• Transports goods and supplies on site, or to other sites and customers, following established procedures and ensuring on-time delivery
• Performs inventory control tasks and checks on quantities, quality and availability against records, following established inventory control procedures
• Operates various equipment and machines, adjusting where needed to achieve efficiency and maintain safe working
• Follows mandatory work instructions including use of personal protection equipment where relevant, to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of self and others
• Develops and maintain excellent operational skills by participating in assessment and development activities, as well as formal and informal training and coaching
• Develops knowledge and understanding of Survitec policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct; delivers work that meets Survitec operational and safety standards. Obtains authorisation from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure
• Creates an environment where everyone in the team can live the Survitec Values
• Contributes positively to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work
• Understands, upholds and contributes to creating a safety-first culture within Survitec. Ensures a safe and healthy working environment
• Develops own capabilities through participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develops and maintains an understanding of relevant technology, regulation and best practices

Skills

• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with Survitec goals
• Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Manoeuvres comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organisation dynamics
• Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

Our values — Drive, Collaboration, Innovation, and Resolve — are the foundation of our culture. They guide our actions, shape our decisions, and define how we work:

Drive: We are driven by powerful passion. We take bold action and live our purpose with unwavering commitment.

Collaboration: We break down silos and bring our talents together to realise our ambitions with collective strength and accountability.

Innovation: We have a pioneering spirit to push the boundaries and create value by challenging convention and always improving.

Resolve: We are agile, pro-active problem solvers who anticipate change and transform challenges into opportunities.

As a proud member of the team Trusted to Protect Lives, you’ll be empowered to make a real difference.

Experience and qualification

Educated to Secondary school level with 5 GCSEs or equivalent

No specific general experience needed

Why You Should Work for Us

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
• Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

How to Apply

If you would like more information regarding this role before applying, please feel free to reach out to us via Linked In or via recruitment@survitecgroup.com.

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.