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Permanent
Redditch
Posted 1 month ago

Job Description

Contractual Arrangements: Job Purpose:

Displays excellent knowledge of Safety and Compliance requirements applicable to the business and actively seeks to maintain and improve processes and measures in place.  Identifies and addresses unsafe behaviors.  Encourages others to fulfil their Safety and Compliance obligations.  Ensures that company Safety and Compliance policies and procedures are always followed.

uAppropriately flexes personal style depending on the diversity of the circumstances and situation.  Sees the benefit and value of alternate perspectives and encourages others to do the same.  Actively demonstrates inclusive behavior.

uRecognizes potential risks and opportunities to address or escalate as appropriate.  Supports their team to participate in Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives. Dedicated to meeting (and exceeding) customer expectations.  Proactively seeks feedback, shares best practices to improve service to customers and engage others to do the same (overall).

uDisplays excellent knowledge of food safety requirements across the business.  Always actively seeks to maintain and continuously improve standards, policies and processes.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

Role Model – Demonstrates understanding of and commitment to the BRCGS standard.  Acts as a custodian and role model in continuously driving and achieving the highest standards of BRCGS compliance across the company.

Analytical Skills– Demonstrates a solid understanding and knowledge of the Oakland quality systems standard and BRCGS.  Is able to identify and offer hands on support and solutions in line with continuous improvement and route cause analysis. Ensures the highest quality  is consistently followed and to support the highest achievement when assessed against the standards.

Communication skills – Demonstrates an ability to effectively communicate with key stakeholders, which include internal (colleagues and peers) and external customers.  Uses positive, professional and solution focused language in all verbal and written communications.

Commercial and business acumen– Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of achieving and maintaining the highest standards for Oakland quality systems and BRCGS and the impact of non conformance to on going business success and reputation commercial gain.

Project management – Is able to robustly support the business to understand the food safety compliance requirements of all standards when introducing new business.

Integrity– Demonstrates independence and honesty in auditing regularly against all food safety and quality standards.  Ensures an audit ready stance at all times.

Attention to detail -Has an in-depth knowledge of all standards at all times.  Is able to support the business by analyzing all gaps that are exist against the standard.  Is solution focused to address any gaps identified.

Customer service skills -Builds and maintains positive relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.  Presents a professional front at all times.  Is able to feedback constructively and for the benefit and greater good of the business.

Investigation skills – Has a proven ability to conduct and conclude indepth and accurate investigations, identifying corrrective actions and providing an appropriate level of support to the responsible persons on site to complete timely

Generic Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Head of Compliance you will be measured on:

Be on hand to advise and guide all sites against the Oakland policies and external audit standards

Assessment of compliance against Oakland policies and external bodies

A minimum of 4 full audits of each site per quarter

Identify corrective actions and see through to completion, providing an appropriate level of support to the responsible persons

Financial Responsibilities: Other:

Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.

Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Person Specification

Job Title

Group Compliance Manager

Last Revision Date:

September 2024

Education / Qualifications / Licences:
  • Educated to pass or above, GCSE or equivalent in Math’s and English
  • Audit relevant qualification
  • IOSH – desirable
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience:

communication skills

Commercial and business acumen

Project management

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Investigation skills

Behaviour / Attitude: Core Competency Framework: Other:

Job Features

Job CategoryOffice
Weekly working hours:40
Responsible for:n/a
Authorised byKH

Responsible for planning and resourcing activity that enables desired outcomes to be delivered effectively and efficiently. Solution focused and proactive management of people and/or activity

Permanent
Redditch
Posted 2 months ago

Job Description

Contractual Arrangements:

Job Title:  Night Warehouse Manager

Last revision date: April 2024

Department: Operations

Location:  Redditch

Weekly working hours: 40

Contract type: Perm

Responsible to: General Manager

Responsible for: Warehouse Team

Job Purpose:

Management of the Warehouse Team, ensuring that it is operating in an efficient and effective manner. Ensuring the team maintains the level of service required by Oakland partners, working towards departmental KPI’s whilst adhering to company policies and procedures.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

To lead, motivate and manage the performance of the Night Warehouse Team to surpass the team KPI’s using the management information, processes & policies to achieve them.

Responsible for understanding, communicating and driving the department key performance indicators, including sales losses, labour cost and agency usage and taking action on any overspends

Leading the consistent application of the Company People Management Process.  This will include: 

Providing daily / weekly team briefings.

Encouraging direct reports to contribute to continuous improvement suggestions.

Setting quarterly objectives.

Responsibility for people management processes such as Return to Work interviews, probation reviews, annual appraisals, involvement in disciplinary investigations and meetings.

Supporting the recruitment and selection process of new employees and responsibility for the management of agency staff.

Responsibility for the training and development of the team including performance reviews and regular 1:1’s.

Support and guide Supervisors in people reviews and appraisals.

Develop Personal Development Plans for Warehouse Supervisors and support on-going progress.

To maintain, improve and manage a safe working environment including the timely completion of accident investigations and any actions required. Ensuring that team members are fully aware and comply with all Health and Safety standards, company and legal requirements. E.g. COSHH, HACCP, MHE compliance.

Responsible for ensuring absence is managed effectively across the team including return to works and absence review meetings.

Responsible for monitoring and reporting of non-compliance instances with third parties.

To identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and service.

Ensure the Warehouse is “tour ready” at all times.

Engage teams in continuous improvement initiatives.

Constantly review and improve reporting and systems to ensure individual and team competence is kept at a maximum.

Ensure warehouse Health & Safety processes and systems are complied with.

Maintain personal and staff discipline, attendance, time keeping and staff morale.

Ensure correct PPE is worn at all times within the Night Shift Warehouse team.

Work cross functionally with Sales/Q.A & Business Support Managers to continuously improve service.

Adhere to and promote policies and procedures of Oakland International

Lead and contribute to discussions within department, company, customers, hauliers and suppliers to solve problems and make decisions.

Obtain, evaluate and where applicable develop methods of producing information to aid decision making.

Liaise with HR & payroll to ensure wage deadlines and any personal issues are resolved in an efficient and timely manner.

The principal accountabilities of the Warehouse Manager role will be subject to the following Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s):

Pallets unloaded and loaded

Service Level on inbound/outbound

Woker appraisals and up to date documentation

Control of labour costs

MHE/Warehouse repairs and Maintenance

Generic Responsibilities:

To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.

To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.

Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost effective manner.

Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.  

Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. 

Financial Responsibilities: Other:

This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

The job description is not intended to cover in detail all the tasks required of the post.  The post-holder will be required to carry out other associated duties necessary to provide an effective service and deliver the key areas of responsibility. These duties will not be unreasonable and will be appropriate to this level of post.

Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.

Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Person Specification

Job Title

Operations Manager Nights

Last Revision Date:

April 2024

Education / Qualifications / Licences:

Desirable

Formal leadership qualifications:  Institute of Leadership/Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, NVQ Level 4 equivalent qualification.

IOSH or NEBOSH

Certificate or Diploma in Operations Management

Lean 6 sigma qualification

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience:

Essential

Proven track record at understanding and managing warehouse & picking/loading performance to KPIs

Experience of involvement in disciplinary, grievance, appraisal and performance management situations

Fully conversant with warehouse processes: Goods In, Goods out, Picking and Packing.

Sound knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.

Clear understanding of systems to ensure food safety and environmental compliance

PC Literate:  An ability to use MS packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Focused on developing people through giving them opportunities, supported by appraisal and coaching.

Desirable

Multi-temperature experience in the fast moving consumer goods industry:  processes that ensure product is stored, picked and delivered within demanding temperature-controlled environment.

Understanding and ability to query and problem solve issues in centralised computer systems (warehouse management systems).

Commercial awareness.

Experience of having managed a sizeable operation at a Middle or Senior Management level.

Behaviour / Attitude:

Essential

Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal). 

Can identify and reduce process steps to improve productivity and/or accuracy.

Confidence and character to persuasively and effectively lead the team.

Interest in developing themselves to take on further responsibility and seniority in the long-term.

Keen and motivated to “raise the game” of the operation to take on increased growth.                                                                                                                                              

Desirable

Previous 5’s experience as a team leader or member.

Core Competency Framework: Other:

This person specification describes the main requirements of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

Job Features

Job CategoryOffice, Warehouse
Weekly working hours:40
Salary£35,000 to £38,000
Responsible for:n/a
Authorised byKH

Management of the Warehouse Team, ensuring that it is operating in an efficient and effective manner. Ensuring the team maintains the level of service required by Oakland partners, working towards dep...

Permanent
Redditch
Posted 2 months ago

Job Description

Contractual Arrangements: Job Purpose:

Management of all operatives, ensuring that it is operating in an efficient and effective manner. Ensuring the team maintains the level of service required by Oakland partners, working towards departmental KPI’s whilst adhering to company policies and procedures.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

To lead, motivate and manage the performance of the Team to surpass the site KPI’s using the management information, processes & policies to achieve them.

Responsible for understanding, communicating, and driving the department key performance indicators, including sales losses, labour cost and agency usage and taking action on any overspends

Leading the consistent application of the Company People Management Process.  This will include: 

Providing daily / weekly team briefings to all teams.

Encouraging direct reports to contribute to continuous improvement suggestions.

Responsibility for people management processes such as Return to Work interviews, probation reviews, annual appraisals, involvement in disciplinary investigations and meetings.

Supporting the recruitment and selection process of new employees and responsibility for the management of agency staff.

Responsibility for the training and development of the teams including performance reviews and regular 1:1’s.

Support and guide Supervisors in people review and appraisals.

Develop Personal Development Plans for Warehouse Supervisors and support on-going progress.

To maintain, improve and manage a safe working environment including the timely completion of accident investigations and any actions required. Ensuring that team members are fully aware and comply with all Health and Safety standards, company, and legal requirements. E.g., COSHH, HACCP, MHE compliance.

Responsible for ensuring absence is managed effectively across the teams including return to works and absence review meetings.

Responsible for monitoring and reporting of non-compliance instances with third parties.

To identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and service.

Ensure the Warehouse is “tour ready” at all times.

Engage teams in continuous improvement initiatives.

Constantly review and improve reporting and systems to ensure individual and team competence is kept at a maximum.

Ensure warehouse Health & Safety processes and systems are complied with.

Maintain personal and staff discipline, attendance, time keeping and staff morale.

Adhere to and promote policies and procedures of Oakland International

Lead and contribute to discussions within department, company, customers, hauliers, and suppliers to solve problems and make decisions.

Obtain, evaluate and where applicable develop methods of producing information to aid decision making.

Liaise with HR & payroll to ensure wage deadlines and any personal issues are resolved in an efficient and timely manner.

To maintain, a strong and healthy relationship with customers with timely responses to emails or queries.

 

Generic Responsibilities:

To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.

To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.

Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost-effective manner.

Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.  

Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. 

Financial Responsibilities: Other:

This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post, but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

The job description is not intended to cover in detail all the tasks required of the post.  The post-holder will be required to carry out other associated duties necessary to provide an effective service and deliver the key areas of responsibility. These duties will not be unreasonable and will be appropriate to this level of post.

Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.

Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Person Specification

Job Title

D2C Line Pick & Pack Manager

Last Revision Date:

August 2024

Education / Qualifications / Licences:

Essential

Basic Understanding of BRCGS standards and requirements

Desirable

Formal leadership qualifications:  Institute of Leadership/Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport, NVQ Level 4 equivalent qualification.

IOSH or NEBOSH

Certificate or Diploma in Operations Management

Lean 6 sigma qualification

Food safety Qualification HAACP or Level 2 Food safety

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience:

Essential

Proven track record at understanding and managing a team and weekly KPI data

Experience 12 / 24 months supervising / Managing in a production environment

Fully conversant with warehouse processes: Goods In, Goods out, Picking and Packing.

Sound knowledge of Health and Safety requirements within a warehouse.

Commercial awareness.

Clear understanding of systems to ensure food safety and environmental compliance

PC Literate:  An ability to use MS packages including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Focused on developing people through giving them opportunities, supported by appraisal and coaching.

Desirable

Multi-temperature experience in the fast moving consumer goods industry:  processes that ensure product is stored, picked and delivered within demanding temperature-controlled environment.

Understanding and ability to query and problem solve issues in centralised computer systems (warehouse management systems).

Experience of involvement in disciplinary, grievance, appraisal and performance management situations

Ability to manage and plan a rota effectively.

Behaviour / Attitude:

Essential

 Strong communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal). 

Can identify and reduce process steps to improve productivity and/or accuracy.

Confidence and character to persuasively and effectively lead the team.

Interest in developing themselves to take on further responsibility and seniority in the long-term.

Keen and motivated to “raise the game” of the operation to take on increased growth

Core Competency Framework: Other:

This person specification describes the main requirements of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

 

Job Features

Job CategoryOffice, Warehouse
Weekly working hours:40
Salary£35,000 to £38,000
Responsible for:n/a

Management of all operatives, ensuring that it is operating in an efficient and effective manner. Ensuring the team maintains the level of service required by Oakland partners, working towards departm...

Permanent
Bardon
Posted 2 months ago

Job Description

Contractual Arrangements:

Job Title:  HGV Driver

Last revision date: June, 2020

Department: Distribution

Location:  Bardon

Weekly working hours: In line with Tacho Regulations

Contract type:   Permanent

Job Purpose:

To deliver and collect Oakland Distribution control goods to RDC’s and end users.  Multi drop deliveries and collections may be required.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

Daily vehicle checks

Reporting of vehicle defects

Ensure vehicles are fit for purpose, always kept clean

Monitor temperature controls in line with required delivery specification

Carrying out customer deliveries and collections on time and in full

Maintaining compliance in line with the EU Tachograph regulations and working time directive

Adherence to Health and Safety policies within Oakland and other sites visited

Liaising with the Transport Office as required, including to escalate any issues and in a timely fashion

Work patterns requiring nights out are available

Generic Responsibilities:

Support the Warehouse team as required.

Build working relationships with colleagues and Customers both within the department and throughout the company.

Awareness and promotion of Health and Safety regulations within your department.

To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.

To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.

Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost effective manner.

Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.  

Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. 

To support the company in helping to maintain the product, safety, quality, legality and integrity of our food safety culture.

Financial Responsibilities: Other:

This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

The job description is not intended to cover in detail all the tasks required of the post.  The post-holder will be required to carry out other associated duties necessary to provide an effective service and deliver the key areas of responsibility. These duties will not be unreasonable and will be appropriate to this level of post.

Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.

Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Person Specification

Job Title

HGV Class 1 Driver

Last Revision Date: Education / Qualifications / Licences:

Essential

UK Driving Licence for HGV Driver role to include C +E

No DR or TT driving offences

Assessed By

Application Form / CV

Interview /Driving Assessment / EU Tachograph rules and regulations assessment

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience:

Essential

Minimum 2 years driving experience as a Class 1 driver

Experience of fridges

Understanding of all driving regulations.

Desirable

Customer facing experience

Assessed By

Application Form / CV

Interview Application Form / CV

Interview /Driving Assessment / EU Tachograph rules and regulations assessment

Behaviour / Attitude:

Essential

Demonstrable ability to:

Show flexibility

Work under pressure

Use own initiative

Punctual

Attention to detail

Assessed By

Interview

Core Competency Framework: Other:

This person specification describes the main requirements of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

Job Features

Job CategoryDriving
Department:Distribution
Salary42,000 per annum
Responsible to:Transport Manager

To deliver and collect Oakland Distribution control goods to RDC’s and end users. Multi drop deliveries and collections may be required.

Permanent
Redditch
Posted 4 months ago

Job Description

Contractual Arrangements:

Job Title:  Warehouse Operative – Frozen

Last revision date: September 2020
Department: Operations Location:  Redditch Weekly working hours: 40 Contract type: Perm

Responsible to: Frozen Warehouse Supervisor

Responsible for:
Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience. Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference
Job Purpose: To carry out warehouse duties following all relevant company procedures and adhering to company policies. Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

Principle Accountabilities & Objectives

  • Order picking using the correct procedures.
  • Ensure correct dress code (PPE) is worn at all times.
  • Follow clean as you go policy, so housekeeping is kept to the required standards.
  • Report any Health and Safety issues to supervisor/manager.
  • To be able to work overtime as and when required to meet business needs.
  • Ensure all consolidated pallets are correct height and in safe condition.
  • All pallets are consolidated to their maximum.
  • To work at management discretion when required.
  • Loading and Unloading of vehicles following correct Frozen handling procedures
  • To monitor product temperatures of intake and dispatch to ensure critical control points are maintained

Resource Management

  • Along with manager/supervisor monitor and control the use of resource in a cost-effective manner.
  • Actively seek training in the respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company

People/Personal Management

  • Build working relationships with peers and work colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.
  • Operate to high moral, personal and appearance standards.
  • Maintain personal discipline, time keeping and morale.

Information Management

 
  • Ensure information is recorded correctly on daily sheets and highlight any issues to supervisor/manager paying particular attention to daily stock check sheets.
  • Communicate with your supervisor/manager daily to ensure you understand targets and schedules
  • Liaise with stock controllers and booking in staff with regards to stock movement
 

Skills/Knowledge and Qualifications

  • Trained on all relevant equipment within chilled warehouse
  • The ability to communicate with people within your area and other areas of the business.
  Generic Responsibilities:
  • To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.
  • To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.
  • Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost-effective manner.
  • Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.
  • Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.
  • To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.
Financial Responsibilities: N/A Other: This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post, but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes. The job description is not intended to cover in detail all the tasks required of the post.  The post-holder will be required to carry out other associated duties necessary to provide an effective service and deliver the key areas of responsibility. These duties will not be unreasonable and will be appropriate to this level of post. Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience. Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Person Specification

Job Title Warehouse Night Operative- Frozen Last Revision Date: 2020 Education / Qualifications / Licences: Essential
  • MHE licences beneficial
Assessed By
  • Application Form / CV
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience: Essential
  • Current warehouse picking experience – preferably on scanner
  • Numerate and literate
Assessed By
  • CV / Application Form
  • Interview
Behaviour / Attitude: Essential
  • Self motivated
  • Good team player
  • Flexibility of hours/shifts essential
Assessed By
  • Interview
Core Competency Framework: N/A Other: This person specification describes the main requirements of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post, but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

Job Features

Job CategoryWarehouse
Department:Night Frozen
Weekly working hours:40
Salary£11.50 ph
Responsible for:n/a
Authorised byKH

To carry out warehouse duties following all relevant company procedures and adhering to company policies.

Permanent
Corby
Posted 5 months ago

Job Description

Contractual Arrangements:

Job Title:  Warehouse Operative – Dispatch

Last revision date: March 2016

Department: Operations

Location:  Corby

Weekly working hours: 40

Contract type Permanent

Responsible to: Warehouse Shift Managers

Responsible for: Please see below

Job Purpose:

To carry out warehouse duties following all relevant company procedures and adhering to company policies.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

Principle Accountabilities & Objectives

 

Loading of vehicles following the correct procedures.

Order picking using the correct procedures.

Ensure correct dress code (Personal Protective Equipment) is worn at all times.

Follow clean as you go policy so housekeeping is kept to the required standards.

Report any Health and Safety issue to supervisor/manager.

 

People/Personal Management

.

Encourage team members to develop and learn.

Build working relationships with peers and work colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

Operate to high moral, personal and appearance standards and encourage team to do the same.

Ensure staff work within health and safety guidelines.

 

Information Management

 

Ensure information is recorded correctly on daily sheets and highlight any issues to team.

Communicate with your team daily too ensure they understand targets and schedules

Liaise with Stock Controllers and booking in staff with regards to stock movement

 

Skills/Knowledge and Qualifications

 

Trained on all relevant equipment within the warehouse         

Trained in the use of computer stock system

The ability to communicate with people within your area and other areas of the business

Generic Responsibilities:

To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.

To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.

Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost effective manner.

Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.  

Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. 

Financial Responsibilities:

N/A

Other:

This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

 

The job description is not intended to cover in detail all the tasks required of the post.  The post-holder will be required to carry out other associated duties necessary to provide an effective service and deliver the key areas of responsibility. These duties will not be unreasonable and will be appropriate to this level of post.

Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.

Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Person Specification

Job Title

Warehouse Operative – Dispatch

Last Revision Date:

March 2016

Education / Qualifications / Licences:

Essential

Desirable

  • MHE licences beneficial

Assessed By

  • Application Form / CV
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience:

Essential

  • Numerate and literate

Desirable

  • Current warehouse picking experience – preferably on scanner

Assessed By

  • CV / Application Form
  • Interview
Behaviour / Attitude:

Essential

  • Self motivated
  • Good team player
  • Flexibility of hours/shifts essential

Assessed By

  • Interview 
Core Competency Framework:

N/A

Other:

This person specification describes the main requirements of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

Job Features

Job CategoryWarehouse
Department:Operations
Weekly working hours:40
Salary11.50ph
Responsible to:Warehouse Shift Managers
Responsible for:n/a
Authorised byKH

To carry out warehouse duties following all relevant company procedures and adhering to company policies.

Permanent
Redditch
Posted 6 months ago

Job Description

Contractual Arrangements:

Job Title:   IT Support Analyst

Last revision date:  March 2024

Department:  IT

Location:    Site based

Weekly working hours:  40

Contract type Perm

Responsible to:  

Responsible for:  IT Department

 

Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.

Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Job Purpose:

To manage IT Infrastructure and software systems for Oakland International and to enhance the IT experience for the site, its clients, and its service partners.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

Work with the Group IT Team to continuously develop and maintain IT Infrastructure.

Align the IT security policies and procedures with all aspects of IT Hardware and Software

Lead on new infrastructure projects

Advise on system improvements

Manage helpdesk ticket system ensuring timely responses to users.

Have awareness of current technology trends and innovations to identify opportunities to improve systems efficiency and establish competitive edge.

 

 

Ad Hoc Tasks

Engage stakeholders within the business, clients, and retailers to devise improvement plans.

Engage solution providers as appropriate to participate.

Manage relationships with IT partners.

 

Daily

Review site ticket status and action any outstanding

 

Weekly

Update project status

Monitor systems performance KPIs to ensure appropriate interventions are made in a timely manner.

 

Generic Responsibilities:

To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.

To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.

Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost-effective manner.

Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.  

Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. 

Financial Responsibilities:

The liaise with IT Team to establish budget for expenditure.

To submit comprehensive proposals for capital expenditure with costed justification

Other:

This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

 

The job description is not intended to cover in detail all the tasks required of the post.  The post-holder will be required to carry out other associated duties necessary to provide an effective service and deliver the key areas of responsibility. These duties will not be unreasonable and will be appropriate to this level of post.

Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.

Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Person Specification

Job Title

IT Support Analyst

Last Revision Date:

March 2024

Education / Qualifications / Licences:

Essential

  • A Level educated preferably in IT, Business or Maths

Desirable

  • Bachelors Degree or equivalent accreditation  in an IT or business  discipline

Assessed By

  • Application Form / CV
Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience:

Essential

  • knowledge of and experience computer hardware, Network, Wi-Fi, CCTV and telephony

Desirable

  • VMWare experience
  • Advanced networking such as VLAN segregation

Assessed By

  • CV / Application Form
  • Interview
Behaviour / Attitude:

Essential

  • Passion and enthusiasm for IT.

    A pleasant and diplomatic manner when dealing with customers

    Strong in character, able to assert

    Demonstrates flexibility and accessibility

    Has the ability to work under pressure in a demanding dynamic environment.

    Motivated to complete tasks

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and able to convey technical concepts

    Excellent diagnostic & problem solving skills

    Excellent organisation and time management skills

    Quick to learn

    Can demonstrate mental agility and perceptiveness

    Enthusiasm, confidence with a positive attitude

    Competence to be a team player with the ability to build relationships with both colleagues and external clients

    The ability to multi task and take on additional roles as and when required

Desirable

  • Desire to acquire new skills and knowledge, able to apply them effectively. 

    Desire to keep learning about new developments

Assessed By

  • Interview
Core Competency Framework:

N/A

Other:

This person specification describes the main requirements of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes

Job Features

Job CategoryOffice
Weekly working hours:40
Salary£26000.00
Responsible for:n/a
Authorised byKH

To manage IT Infrastructure and software systems for Oakland International and to enhance the IT experience for the site, its clients, and its service partners.

Part time
Bardon
Posted 6 months ago

Job Description

Contractual Arrangements:

Job Title:   Receptionist

Last revision date:  April 2024

Location: Coalville

Weekly working hours:  25

Contract type:  Permanent

Responsible to:  Office Manager

Responsible for:  N/A

Job Purpose:

Be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guests and greet people who visit the business. You will also coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at reception and ensure appropriate paperwork is completed

Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office

Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls

Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)

Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/email

Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries

Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)

Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock

Update calendars and schedule meetings

Keep updated records of office expenses and costs

Generic Responsibilities:

To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.

To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.

Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. 

To support the company in helping to maintain the product, safety, quality, legality and integrity of our food safety culture.

Financial Responsibilities:

n/a

Other:

This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

The job description is not intended to cover in detail all the tasks required of the post.  The post-holder will be required to carry out other associated duties necessary to provide an effective service and deliver the key areas of responsibility. These duties will not be unreasonable and will be appropriate to this level of post.

Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.

Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Person Specification

Job Title

Receptionist

Last Revision Date:

April 2024

Education / Qualifications / Licences:

Essential

GCSE Or equivalent in maths and English

Desirable

Driving licence

Assessed By

CV/Application form

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience:

Essential

Good attention to detail

Experience of MS Office packages

Numerate and literate

A willingness to learn

Desirable

Customer service experience

Assessed By

CV/Application form

Interview

Behaviour / Attitude:

Essential

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work to and meet deadlines

Ability to show flexibility

Ability to work using own initiative

Excellent work ethic

Desirable

Analytical skills

Assessed By

Interview

Core Competency Framework: Other:

This person specification describes the main requirements of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

Job Features

Job CategoryOffice
Department:Office
Weekly working hours:25
SalaryArray
Responsible to:Office Manager
Responsible for:n/a
Authorised byDW

Be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist’s duties include offering administrative support across the organization. You will welcome guests and greet people who visit the busin...

Permanent
Bardon, Corby, Redditch
Posted 10 months ago

Job Description

Contractual Arrangements:

Job Title:  Warehouse Operative

Last revision date: December 2023

Department: Operations 

Location:  Bardon, Redditch, Corby

Weekly working hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Responsible to: Shift Supervisor/Operations Manager

Job Purpose:

To support the warehouse operation with picking, goods in and dispatch in a timely manner to our customers following all relevant company procedures and adhering to company policies.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

Picking customer orders in a timely manner and to the specification required.

Working with the goods in team and dispatching to the correct orders.

Required to work on WMS using RF terminals.

Follow clean as you go policy, so housekeeping is kept to the required standards.

Think safety first at all times, ensuring you report all near misses and hazards.

Ensure all consolidated pallets are correct height and in safe condition.

All pallets are consolidated to their maximum.

Ensure correct dress code (PPE) is worn at all times.

Working in line with the global BRCGS standards throughout the operation.

Using MHE as required to complete daily tasks, in line with training provided.

Generic Responsibilities:

To participate fully in the Company’s Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.

To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.

Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost-effective manner.

Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.  

Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work. 

To support the company in helping to maintain the product, safety, quality, legality and integrity of our food safety culture.

Financial Responsibilities: Other:

This job description describes the main responsibilities of the post holder. As circumstances change, they may be amended to reflect new requirements of the post, but levels of responsibility and the nature of duties will remain consistent. The post holder will be fully consulted on any significant changes.

 

The job description is not intended to cover in detail all the tasks required of the post.  The post-holder will be required to carry out other associated duties necessary to provide an effective service and deliver the key areas of responsibility. These duties will not be unreasonable and will be appropriate to this level of post.

Our Vision: A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.

Our Mission: Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference

Person Specification

Job Title Last Revision Date: Education / Qualifications / Licences: Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience: Behaviour / Attitude: Core Competency Framework: Other:

Job Features

Job CategoryWarehouse
Department:Warehouse
Weekly working hours:Full time
SalaryFrom £10.50 per hour
Responsible to:Shift Manager/ Operations Manager
Date of revision:December 2023
Authorised byKH

Job Purpose: To support the warehouse operation with picking, goods in and dispatch in a timely manner to our customers following all relevant company procedures and adhering to company policies.

Contract, Part time, Permanent
Bardon, Corby, Redditch
Posted 4 years ago

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Would You Like To Work For A Company That Values Its Customers, People And The Local Community?

If the answer is yes, then Oakland International is the company for you.

Our employees are key to the success of our business. Every person plays an important part in ensuring that the customer’s needs are met at every opportunity.

We actively encourage and support creativity and personal development. We seek to find better ways of doing things and continue to do what we are doing well. We are extremely keen for our people to fulfil their potential and progress with their careers. We strongly promote a policy of equal employment opportunity.

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Please send all completed application forms for the attention of Human Resources, Oakland International, Seafield Lane, Redditch, B98 9DB. Alternatively you can email the application form and your cv to careers@oakland-international.com.

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