Distribution Operator - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Reach plc

Reach plc

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Company Description

As a Distribution Operator, your primary focus will be to provide crucial support for our palletisers, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our distribution processes.

Your role plays a vital part in the overall functioning of our business, contributing directly to the timely delivery of our newspapers and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.

Reporting directly to Distribution Managers, you will work under the direct supervision of Reach staff and Managers, collaborating closely to fulfill daily production requirements and maintain operational excellence.

So, who are we?

We are Reach Plc, you might not have heard of us but we have probably met without you even realising it.

We are home to the UK and Ireland's most iconic digital platforms, magazines and newspapers.

From the Mirror, Daily Express and OK, to our regional titles such as the Liverpool Echo, BirminghamLive and the Manchester Evening News (plus lots more), our brands and the stories we cover are as varied as our people.

We help all kinds of people share experiences through our stories because we believe this is what makes us human.

Oh, and we should probably also mention that with a monthly readership of 47 million people, Reach is the largest commercial publisher in the UK.

At Reach, not only will you feel better understood, you will also feel you understand other people better too.

You will be an integral part of our distribution team, working closely with colleagues to ensure the seamless operation of our distribution processes and meeting production targets.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Operate Forklift Trucks and Pallet Trucks with precision and safety to facilitate the movement of materials and products.
Perform hopper feeding of inserts within the Despatch area to ensure continuous production flow.
Maintain general housekeeping duties to uphold cleanliness and organization within the distribution environment.
Operate and monitor stackers and strappers to secure pallet loads for transportation.
Complete daily sheets accurately to record production activities and ensure traceability.
Provide support to polybagging lines, fold and stitch lines, and other areas of distribution as needed.
Collaborate effectively with team members to optimize processes and achieve production targets.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times.

Qualifications

Ability to operate various FLT and Pallet trucks
Flexibility to work shifts per production requirements within RPS Saltire areas
Good work ethic
Team Player

Additional Information What can we offer you?**We are offering a salary of £23,400 - £24,570 and benefits including;
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Help saving for your retirement - join our pension scheme and we'll match contributions up to 6%
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25 days' holiday per year when you join. After three, five and ten years' service with Reach, you'll accrue one additional day of annual leave.

We also have a
Holiday Purchase Scheme:
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Giving back day - an additional day's leave each year to support a cause close to your heart
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Enhanced family leave - including maternity, paternity and adoption - and you'll be eligible after just six months' employment
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Private Healthcare Cash Plan - free health cash plan so you can claim back cash for a range of medical expenses
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As one of the UK's top 50 Inclusive Employers everyone's invited to join our events, programmes and networks to celebrate diversity and build an environment where all our people can thrive
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Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP) for you and your nearest and dearest
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Awesome career opportunities - you'll have support from your line manager and a range of learning & development programmes