Warehouse Operative - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Tait Communications

Tait Communications
Tait Communications
Verified Company
Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Background


Tait Communications is a global leader in designing and delivering critical communications solutions which are the right fit for a variety of industries including; public safety agencies, government services, utilities, extractive industries and urban transport providers.

Across the world, users of Tait products and services are better able to protect themselves and the public, be more responsive and more productive.


While several corporate functions are based in Christchurch, New Zealand, the company prides itself on its international customer base and global support network.

The company works with a network of sales offices, dealers, system integrators and consultants that spans the globe.


Customers the world over turn to Tait for developing products, migrating systems, customising features, configuring networks, training users, supporting engineers and deploying a full suite of installation services.

Customers commit to Tait because its people have a proven track record of taking the time to listen, understand and act upon customer requirements.

Purpose

Purpose is to support the operations and project team in fulling customer orders and meeting customer expectations.

Scope of Role

We are seeking a fulltime Warehouse Operative.

The role holder will report to the Operations and Quality Manager. This person plays a key role within Operations Team. The role holder will also work closely with the Project Management Team.

This is a varied role which encompasses all areas of warehouse functionality including but not limited to:

  • Goods inwards
  • Goods outwards
  • Stock control
  • Document control relative to the areas of functionality
  • Offering support to colleagues in the packing of small orders and very large project orders.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken English
  • Previous experience in a similar working environment (stores / warehousing) would be an advantage
  • Document control
Occupational Safety and Health

All staff have an obligation to follow Tait policy and procedures.

It is imperative that all employees actively participate in managing risks and hazards, reporting accidents, incidents and near accidents, and avoiding any action which may cause harm to yourself or others.


This includes:

  • Working in a safe manner to protect yourself, your fellow workers and all plant, property and equipment.
  • Only operating equipment for which you have been trained and / or instructed in and hold appropriate authorisations for, or with specific supervision.
  • Cooperating with all displayed rules, safety regulations, instructions, policies and procedures.
  • Keeping your work area or equipment clean and tidy and maintaining a high level of housekeeping.
  • Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Ensuring no acts or omissions while at work causes harm to yourself or any other person.
  • Being familiar with all emergency equipment in your work area and all worksite emergency procedures.
  • Not wilfully interfering with or misusing items or facilities provided in the interest of safety.
  • Reporting all workplace illnesses, injuries and incidents as soon as possible using the reporting form and taking all reasonable action to eliminate their recurrence.
  • Reporting any hazardous condition, situation or event.
Relevant competencies

Leadership

  • Actively uses and promotes the use of Tait values and competencies
  • Outwardly promotes and supports corporate policies, procedures and decisions, suppressing personal views publicly in order to ensure a unified company view
  • Cooperates and works well with other managers across functions in the pursuit of team goals
  • Participates in company and community events
Team Leadership

  • Brings conflict into the open, talking to those involved, and bringing them together to get resolution
  • Canvasses people's opinions
  • Walks around and uses informal opportunities to catchup with people
  • Creates a team atmosphere through defining values and ground rules, having regular team meetings and providing a clear sense of purpose amongst team members
  • Gains cooperation and buyin from team members
  • Issues challenges to the team
  • Celebrates success when milestones are reached
  • Tailors leadership approach to the situation, task and people involved
Strategic Awareness

  • Understands Tait's strategic direction, prioritising projects and allocating resources to support this
  • Contributes to the development of the HR and functional vision
  • Breaks the vision up into manageable projects and works with managers to develop plans to implement these
  • Builds sound business cases, assuring short term profitability whilst building long term capability in line with future company direction
Planning

  • Plans approach and systematically implements process
- daily priorities are clearly in line with the overall plan
- prepares in advance and produces schedules which ensure the maximum use of time
- accurately forecasts future activity and opportu
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