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Workshop Operative

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K&D is delighted to support our local client recruiting for a Workshop / Warehouse Operative based In Haddenham!

If you have previous experience working in a labouring yard role and are looking for a new challenge then this could be the perfect position for you.

The role’s main purpose is to ensure all who enter the workshop/yard areas comply with H&S and Company procedures including all employees, visitors, and drivers are signed in and wearing the correct PPE as required.

Bank vehicles where required into and out of the workshop yard and Manage Transport movement around the premises. Ensuring the dispatch area is tidy and equipment put away in designated areas.

To assist in any other tasks that may be required by supervisory staff to ensure the efficient operation of the workshop and workshop teams.

Loading/unloading customer vehicles using suitable lifting aids such as Forklift/pallet trucks and ensuring orders are correct when requested. To keep workshop & yard areas clean and tidy at all times. To assist in other tasks that may be required by supervisory staff to ensure the efficient operation of the workshop.

Mechanical and engineering Background is an advantage, as is previous Fork Lift Truck experience, A Driving Licence is also needed. Hours of work 8.30-5.30 Monday to Friday, Interested?!! Then please apply here today!!

Warehouse Assistant – Relief Driver

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K&D is delighted to be supporting our client who is looking for a Warehouse Assistant for their site in Park Royal.

You must have a full driving licence as you will also be needed as a relief driver for the company from time to time.

As a relief driver, you will be required to drive Medium Wheel Based Sprinter vans, so you will need a normal driving licence.

Our client will provide comprehensive training on driving routes so previous experience as a delivery driver isn’t essential.

The warehouse component of the role involves picking, packing, checking orders, and ensuring they are ready to leave at the required time. They have a digital system for picking orders, showing the location and number of items to be picked. The relief driving component involves the delivery and collection of orders from around the London area. Ensuring that customers & suppliers are treated with respect and items are handled with care.

40-hour week, £11 per hour, Monday to Friday, varies from 7 am – 4 pm, 8 am – 5 pm or 9 am – 6 pm.

Overall Objective of Role

As a member of the Warehouse team, the role of Warehouse Assistant/Relief Driver is expected to provide cover for other functions (e.g. packing and driving duties), etc. as the business requires. Responsibilities whilst carrying out driving duties include the delivery and collection of all goods as required, including but not limited to all trade and shop orders, collection of stock transfers from the Bonded warehouse and other wholesalers, and small stock collections from the retail shop.

Due to business requirements, it is expected that the role holder will need to have a high degree of flexibility in order to meet the demands of the role. Therefore, it may be necessary to work out of normal working hours due to the nature of the business, and in order to meet the necessary demands of our customer base. The role holder must be able to adjust to a broad and fluid set of tasks as requirements change in this progressive company.

THE ROLE INVOLVES MOVING, STRETCHING, LIFTING, BENDING AND CARRYING OF BOXES & MATERIALS.

Working Relationships

  • Multi-Drop Driver Colleagues * Warehouse Trade Team
  • Trade Orders Team * Goods In Team

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Warehouse

  • Ensure the warehouse is kept clean, tidy all floors & surfaces, and ensure areas are clear of rubbish at all times.
  • Ensure all visitors are supervised at all times while on company property and that the warehouse is never left unattended at any time while the security shutter is open.
  • Pick, pack, and check orders for Trade Customers and make sure they are ready for despatch & loading.

Order Checking

  • Accurately check all orders and make them ready for packing or delivery.

Ensure all Wholesale orders are made up by the close of business each day and are ready for despatch by the start of business each day

  • All trade orders are to be picked in a manner that facilitates checking (i.e. in the order detailed on the order), packed, and made ready for despatch to meet the agreed delivery dates.

Deliveries & Collections

Action all order deliveries and collections to ensure the use of the company’s vehicle is optimised

  • Ensure all orders are ready for despatch at the start of business the following day.
  • Prepare routing for all deliveries to optimise the number of deliveries per day. Where possible, build in collections from London City Bond, other wholesalers, and the shop as required. On completion of all deliveries return to Park Royal warehouse.

Security

It is the responsibility of the warehouse team to ensure the security of the building at all times, specifically:

  • Ensure all visitors/Drivers are supervised at all times while on company property and that the warehouse is never left unattended at any time while the security shutter is open.
  • If required, the warehouse team should request the help of one of the packing teams to provide cover in this area.
  • Ensure no vehicles are permitted onto company premises at any time unless instructed to do so.

Penalty Charge Notices (Parking fines)

  • Unless there are mitigating circumstances, it is the driver’s responsibility for the payment of all parking fines.

Company Breakages Policy

  • You are responsible for paying for breakages that you make that are deemed not to be accidental or avoidable.

Vehicle Maintenance

  • Complete the Vehicle Safety and Condition Checklist daily and weekly and ensure this is filed in the specific vehicle folder as per vehicle registration plate
  • Ensure all routine repairs and scheduled services are completed as required and to the agreed standards
  • Advise immediately on any defects and notify the direct line manager for these to be corrected as soon as possible
  • Ensure the vehicle is clean at all times
  • Adhere to legal requirements pertaining to smoking and the use of mobile phones.

Vehicle Security

  • During the working day, the vehicle should be parked in defined parking bays and should never be left unlocked whilst unattended.

Key Skills and Knowledge Essential

  • Highly organised and good attention to detail * Good written and verbal communication skills * Experience of stock handling/warehousing

Qualifications and Experience

  • Current driving licence; should have no more than 6 points on licence

Interested? Then please apply here today!!

INDKD

FLT Reach Truck Driver

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K&D is delighted to be supporting our client who is looking for an FLT Reach truck driver for their site in Park Royal. You must have a full-in date Reach truck licence. 40 Hour week, £12 per hour, Monday to Friday, 9 am – 6 pm. This is also a permanent position.

The overall objective of the Role?

To operate a Forklift truck within the warehouse and perform primary duties:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, and stack stock. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform other duties in the warehouse as required.

Due to business requirements, it is expected that the role holder will need to have a high degree of flexibility in order to meet the demands of the role. Therefore, it may be necessary to work out of normal working hours due to the nature of the business, and in order to meet the necessary demands of our customer base.

The role holder must be able to adjust to a broad and fluid set of tasks as requirements change in this progressive company.

THE ROLE INVOLVES MOVING, STRETCHING, LIFTING, BENDING, AND CARRYING BOXES & MATERIALS.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Start of day safety checks on the FLT being used and completion of the report(s) * Checking and putting away stock using the Voice system
  • Moving stock for Replenishment using Voice system * Load and unload deliveries
  • Check the deliveries against the paperwork
  • Order picking as required using Voice system * Keep the warehouse clean and tidy

Security

It is the responsibility of the warehouse team to ensure the security of the building at all times, specifically:

  • Ensure all visitors/Drivers are supervised at all times while on company property and that the warehouse is never left unattended at any time while the security shutter is open
  • If required, the warehouse team should request the help of one of the packing teams to provide cover in this area
  • To ensure no vehicles are permitted onto company premises at any time unless instructed to do so

Key Skills and Knowledge Essential

  • Highly organised and good attention to detail * Good written and verbal communication skills * Experience in stock handling/warehousing
  • Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues * Work well as part of a team
  • High level of numeracy
  • Excellent planning skills in order to meet required deadlines, ability to remain calm under pressure. * Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrate a pro-active ‘can-do attitude
  • Experience of using Voice picking system an advantage but not essential as full training provided * Worked in Drive in Racking an advantage but not essential

Qualifications and Experience

  • Current licence for FLT Reach truck

Key Behaviours

  • Self- motivated
  • Flexible, Reliable, and Hardworking

A training plan will encompass the following to ensure the effectiveness of the employee, and to meet our safety standards:

  • Manual handling * Voice pick training * Drive-in Racking

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

Act in accordance with the relevant Health and safety policies and procedures, adhering to legislative compliance and company requirements.

Interested? Then please apply here today!!

Warehouse Assistant – Relief Driver

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K&D are delighted to be supporting our client who are looking for a Warehouse Assistant for their site in Park Royal.

You must have a full driving licence as you will also be needed as a relief driver for the company from time to time.

As a relief driver you will be required to drive Medium Wheel Based Sprinter vans, so you will need a normal driving licence.

Our client will provide comprehensive training on driving routes so previous experience as a delivery driver isn’t essential.

The warehouse component of the role involves picking, packing, checking or orders and ensuring they are ready to leave at the required time. They have a digital system for picking orders, showing the location and number of items to be picked. The relief driving component involves delivery and collection of orders from around the London area. Ensuring that customers & suppliers are treated with respect and items are handled with care.

40 Hour week, £11 per hour, Monday to Friday, varies from 7am – 4pm, 8am – 5pm or 9am – 6pm.

Overall objective of Role

As a member of the Warehouse team, the role of Warehouse Assistant/Relief Driver is expected to provide cover for other functions (e.g. packing and driving duties) etc. as the business requires. Responsibilities whilst carrying out driving duties include the delivery and collection of all goods as required, including but not limited to all trade and shop orders, collection of stock transfers from the Bonded warehouse and other wholesalers and small stock collections from the retail shop.

Due to business requirements, it is expected that the role holder will need to have a high degree of flexibility in order to meet the demands of the role. Therefore, it may be necessary to work out of normal working hours due to the nature of the business, and in order to meet the necessary demands of our customer base. The role holder must be able to adjust to a broad and fluid set of tasks as requirements change in this progressive company.

THE ROLE INVOLVES MOVING, STRETCHING, LIFTING, BENDING AND CARRYING OF BOXES & MATERIALS.

Working Relationships

  • Multi-Drop Driver Colleagues * Warehouse Trade Team
  • Trade Orders Team * Goods In Team

Primary Duties and Responsibilities Warehouse

  • Ensure warehouse is kept clean, tidy all floors & surfaces, and ensure areas are clear of rubbish at all times.
  • To ensure all visitors are supervised at all times while on company property and that the warehouse is never left unattended at any time while the security shutter is open.
  • Pick, pack and check orders for Trade Customers and make sure they are ready for despatch & loading.

Order Checking

  • Accurately check all orders and make ready for packing or delivery.

Ensure all Wholesale orders are made up by close of business each day and are ready for despatch by start of business each day

  • All trade orders are to be picked in a manner that facilitates checking (i.e. in the order detailed on the order), packed and made ready for despatch to meet the agreed delivery dates.

Deliveries & Collections

Action all order deliveries and collections to ensure the use of the company’s vehicle is optimised

  • Ensure all orders are ready for despatch at start of business the following day.
  • Prepare routing for all deliveries to optimise the number of deliveries per day. Where possible, build in collections from London City Bond, other wholesalers and the shop as required. On completion of all deliveries return to Park Royal warehouse.

Security

It is the responsibility of the warehouse team to ensure the security of the building at all times, specifically:

  • To ensure all visitors/Drivers are supervised at all times while on company property and that the warehouse is never left unattended at any time while the security shutter is open.
  • If required, the warehouse team should request the help of one of the packing team to provide cover in this area.
  • To ensure no vehicles are permitted onto company premises at any time unless instructed to do so.

Penalty Charge Notices (Parking fines)

  • Unless there are mitigating circumstances, it is the driver’s responsibility for the payment of all parking fines.

Company Breakages Policy

  • You are responsible to pay for breakages that you make that are deemed not to be accidental or avoidable.

Vehicle Maintenance

  • Complete the Vehicle Safety and Condition Checklist daily and weekly and ensure this is filed in the specific vehicle folder as per vehicle registration plate
  • Ensure all routine repairs and scheduled services are completed as required and to the agreed standards
  • Advise immediately on and defects and notify direct line manager for these to be corrected as soon as possible
  • Ensure the vehicle is clean at all times
  • Adhere to legal requirements pertaining to smoking and use of mobile phones.

Vehicle Security

  • During the working day the vehicle should be parked in defined parking bays and should never be left unlocked whilst unattended.

Key skills and Knowledge Essential

  • Highly organised and good attention to detail * Good written and verbal communication skills * Experience of stock handling/warehousing

Qualifications and Experience

  • Current driving licence; should have no more than 6 points on licence

Interested? Then please apply here today!!

Production Operative

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K&D is currently recruiting for a Production Operative on a late shift for our client based near Aylesbury.

  • Do you have experience working within a factory environment?
  • Has your previous experience included working with hand tools?

We are recruiting for a number of Production Operatives due to an uplift in our client’s business and they have positions available depending on your skill set in three different departments, Assembly, Laminating, or Spray.

Duties may include assembly work, working with metalwork, pipework, and electrics and you will follow instructional drawings.

They may include spray laminating, using spray guns OR you will be responsible for manufacturing activities including carrying out moulding and de-moulding processes.

The role is a permanent full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 2 pm to midnight.

The starting salary is £26,562, there is also a clear development plan which offers salary increases at each level you reach, up to £32K which you can achieve after 12 months of service!!

Interested?! then please apply today.

INDKD

Production Operative

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K&D is currently recruiting for a Production Operative on a late shift for our client based near Aylesbury.

  • Do you have experience working within a factory environment?
  • Has your previous experience included working with hand tools?

We are recruiting for a number of Production Operatives due to an uplift in our client’s business and they have positions available depending on your skill set in three different departments, Assembly, Laminating, or Spray.

Duties may include assembly work, working with metalwork, pipework, and electrics and you will follow instructional drawings.

They may include spray laminating, using spray guns OR you will be responsible for manufacturing activities including carrying out moulding and de-moulding processes.

The role is a permanent full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 2 pm to midnight.

The starting salary is £26,562, there is also a clear development plan which offers salary increases at each level you reach, up to £32K which you can achieve after 12 months of service!!

Interested?! then please apply today.

INDKD

Production Operative – Late Shift

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Great opportunity for someone with a production / Manufacturing background to work for our local client based in Thame!! If you have previous experience in soldering, assembly, wiring, or even Injection moulding or testing and you are looking for a new challenge then this could be the perfect position for you!!!

The purpose of the role: Working with minimum supervision, working in any area of component manufacturing, product assembly, wiring, and test as required to meet delivery requirements.

Carry out component manufacturing, and product assembly to meet requirements documented in build instructions, drawings, BOM’s or other related documents. Ensure all activities satisfy quality standards or other applicable standards.

What is in it for you?! Salary £26,319 Hourly rate of £13.67, working hours 2.30-11 Monday – Thursday 11-4 Friday, ongoing overtime available, good training and potential to work in different departments, enabling you to increase your level of skills. Temp to Perm 2-3 weeks temping only, then monthly paid Permanent Contract.

The job is a long-term permanent position (payrolled) via the K&D for 2-3 weeks on a temporary contract before being transferred onto the client’s books.

What you will be doing?! Set up component manufacturing equipment (including EHRT, Plating line, and power presses), and product production areas, to ensure it is run efficiently and effectively to meet requirements. Maintain a safe, orderly, and clean work area.

Ensure safe working practices are carried out at all times. Ensure that all components and products are stored tidily and correctly identified. Accurately maintain production records, product records and other records.

Liaise with Team Leaders and ensure stock levels are kept up to date. Ensure equipment is running efficiently/effectively with maximum use of material, resource and time.

Maintain machinery and equipment as required by TPM programs. Alert the Production Manager or other appropriate staff of any plant or equipment maintenance issues. Take an active part in all team working and continuous improvement initiatives.

Offer suggestions to the Team Leader/Line Manager that will improve the efficiency and safety of production areas and equipment.

The use of hand-vibrating tools may be required. Ear, eye, and face protection and other PPE may need to be worn. Manual handling will be required.

Secondary Activities / Tasks. To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required/instructed in order to maintain and/or improve the efficiency, quality, and service provided by Production Services. Health & Safety – adherence to all Company Health & Safety Policies, Procedures, and Safe Working Practices. Attend Health Surveillance as appropriate. Attend training courses and participate in “on the job” training, as appropriate to the development of job skills and mandatory Health & Safety requirements.

What the client would like from you? previous experience setting up and using production equipment efficiently. Previous experience assembling products. Someone who can multi-task successfully. Good IT skills. Ability to interpret BOMs and analyse and work on drawings.

Nice to have skills but not essential?! Lean / Six sigma qualification and experience. Knowledge of and experience in using ERP and Teamcenter or other CAD software.

If you believe that these requirements match your skills then please apply here today and we will call immediately to discuss further!!

INDKD

Maintenance Technician

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K&D is currently seeking Maintenance Technicians for our expanding client based near Aylesbury.

  • Are you seeking a career within a production environment and looking to develop your skills?
  • Do you enjoy a hands-on role?
  • Have you experience in using hand tools?

As Maintenance Technician you will be joining a friendly hard-working team, responsible for the repair and maintenance of client goods.

No formal qualifications or experience are required as training will be provided. Any welding experience would be advantageous.

The role is active and requires the use of hand tools, you will also be adaptable and committed to working in a small team and meeting daily targets.

Salary £22932 – £28496 DOE. You will also benefit from a performance bonus.

The role is temporary to permanent, hours 7 am – 4 pm. PPE will be provided.

Commercial Sewer

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K&D is currently seeking a Commercial Sewer to start immediately on a temporary basis.

My client is seeking an experienced Sewing Machinist with hands-on experience working with many fabrics, vinyl, and leather.

This is a busy, fast-paced environment working in a fantastic team.

The client offers a 4-day week (40 hours) Monday to Thursday 7 am – 5.30 pm.

Part-time hours can also be offered.

Pay rate £16 phr.

If you are interested, please apply now and I will call you.

Factory Operative

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My client is seeking a Factory Operative to join their growing organisation.

  • Are you looking for a new opportunity to learn new skills within a production environment?
  • Are you comfortable with a hand on role?

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a career in production.

My client will provide you with exposure and training to develop your career within production. You will support the busy teams in the sorting of materials, collection of items from the warehouse, and much more.

This a great opportunity to develop your skills into a skilled operative.

Hours Monday to Thursday 7am – 5.30pm (40 hours)

Salary £21673 – £24960 depending on experience.

Interested? Please apply.