AO - Warehouse Operative

The provision of first line servicing for the National Distribution Centre (NDC) fleet of heavy and light commercial vehicles, the workshop also provides support to the wider MoJ fleet. The team designs, develops and carries out vehicle conversions for HMPPS tactical units based on their requirements. They are also responsible for managing all vehicles as they enter and leave the fleet. Before a vehicle is disposed of, the team carries out inspections and removes any sensitive equipment. They also inspect vehicles returned to Branston to decide if they can be reused instead of issuing a new one. If a vehicle can be reused, the team assesses its condition, identifies and costs any parts needed, and once agreed with the unit carries out repairs to ensure the vehicle is safe, roadworthy and meets legal standards. National Distribution Centre (NDC) Manages the collection, storage and delivery of goods. These include manufactured items, raw materials, prisoner property, mattresses, footwear, and a small amount of document storage. The site also supports other MoJ activities when needed. The warehouse is a modern 135,000 sq. ft. facility with high storage capacity. It can hold up to 16,500 pallets in both wide and narrow aisles, along with around 6,000 sq. ft. of office space. The NDC operates its own fleet of 22 vehicles, providing around 500 scheduled deliveries each month. Deliveries are made across the prison estate nationwide, operating five days a week on a single shift, with overnight stays when required. Transport Unit Provides transport management services for the Ministry of Justice. It also manages a specialist vehicle workshop in Branston, supported by engineering and administrative staff. The unit's main responsibilities include developing transport policies, providing technical advice, and managing both Crown Indemnity Insurance and commercial insurance requirements. Role Summary Please note: This is full time role, on site role and is not available as hybrid or remote working. The contracted hours will be:

• Monday to Thursday: 0800hrs to 1600hrs
• Friday: 0800hrs to 1530hrs
We are looking for a dependable and hardworking Warehouse Operatives to join our team. This role is ideal for individuals who take pride in their work, physically fit, and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. This is a manual role and can be physically demanding. It will involve repetitive light, medium or occasionally heavy lifting, including regular bending. The job holder will need to be flexible and respond to the needs of the business, working in other departments when requested, including additional hours (if required) and supporting other departments when and where necessary. The contracted hours will be Monday to Thursday 0800hrs - 1600hrs and Friday 0800hrs - 1530hrs. On occasions, you might be required to work weekends and some days overtime dependant on the demands of the NDC. The job holder will require basic knowledge/skills to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post and will be required to undertake specific training in these work areas. Full training/guidance will be given on all duties as necessary. Key Responsibilities The job holder will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities: General Tasks
• Report to Warehouse Team Leader at the start of the shift
• Conduct daily pre-shift checks on mechanical handling equipment and complete associated paperwork. Report all defects to your team leader immediately
• Daily Operation of MHE as required by the Team Leader or Supervisor
• Unloading vehicles and containers
• Palletising, banding, and shrink wrapping of stock
• Accurately completing check of all incoming goods and undertake all necessary goods inwards inspection procedures
• Use of Keyboard, handheld scanners, data entry screens and other hand held tools.
• Locate stock, undertake stock transfers and picking area replenishments
• Pick, check, inspect and pack customer orders
• Marshalling goods to appropriate area of the warehouse by correct selection, use, and safe operation of forklift trucks, and other handling equipment
• Follow correct 'On Charge / Off Charge' procedures for charging of Mechanical Handling Equipment batteries
• Loading goods for despatch, completing vehicle checks, and making effective use of vehicle space
• Stacking, assembly, and disassembly, of wooden pallets and metal stillages
• Report all stock discrepancies, equipment faults, defects or malfunctions, and stock or equipment damage immediately to a Team Leader
• Doing stock counts and inventory checks when required
• General housekeeping, and cleaning of areas and equipment
• Collection and disposal of waste as required. To Support the site operations during periods of adverse weather e.g. snow and ice clearance
• Work to strict daily deadlines, to ensure that all customer orders are prepared and completed on time and all goods received are unloaded, inspected and located to the highest standards.
• Maintain paperwork and ensure documents are updated and correct processes followed
• To work efficiently and effectively as part of a team, supporting the business in the achievement of its key targets and performance standards
Health, Safety and Welfare
• Report hazards. Support the Warehouse Manager in creating a safe working environment for staff, visitors, and contractors by adhering to Health and Safety legislation, ensuring Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Risk Assessments (RA) are followed, and by reporting any incidents to a Warehouse Team Leader.
Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) The job holder will be frequently required to operate Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) on the site, after successful completion of suitable training and assessment. Operators must be qualified and hold licences before being permitted to operate the following types of MHE: Low Level Order Picking Truck, Powered Pallet Truck, Pedestrian Operated Stacker Truck, Floor Sweeping Machine, Floor Scrubbing Machine, High Level Reach Forklift Truck, Counter Balance Forklift Truck, High Level Narrow Aisle (Man Up) Forklift Truck Any training for MHE will be provided The duties listed are not exhaustive. The job holder should be willing to take on reasonable changes and additional tasks of a similar level when needed. Training will be provided where required., The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone's circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised role: all successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) - See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity). For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location's respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended). Some of MoJ's terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer. All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet. Flexible working hours The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ's Flexible Working policy.


• Ability to carry out the duties of the role, including tasks that may involve manual handling of moving and handling equipment and/or materials of various weights and sizes
• Willing to undertake the necessary manual handling and MHE training
• Excellent team-working skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Great organisational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work effectively under limited supervision
Desirable Criteria
• Previous picking and packing experience
• Previous warehouse experience
• Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) experience
  
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The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years' service. There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. Pension The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities. Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Support
• A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
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• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
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