Shift Desk Controller - FTC Mat Cover. Global Leader

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Ready to advance your career with a global leader that understands that success results from the incredible hardworking, dedicated, and diverse people like you we are proud to call our colleagues?

Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energise and excite you.  

If you’re ready for a new opportunity with a $9 billion leader that can provide you with exciting challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role at a Glance:

Shift Desk Controller (Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover - 1 Year)
Cadishead
£28,000
Plus Excellent Company Benefits Including Pension Scheme, Annual Bonus Scheme, Discounted Private Health and More… 

Fixed Term Mat Cover Contract - Full Time 
Hours: Rotating Shifts - 6am - 2.30pm and 9.30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday

Company: Global Distributor of chemicals & ingredients used in everyday products
Culture: Work with real purpose. Grow how you want to. Be who you are

Your skills / background: Administration, Inbound and Outbound Coordination, EHSQ, SAP.

As Inventory / Shift Desk Controller, you will focus coordinating all materials inbound and outbound from gate entrance through to exit, including weighbridge duties, driver inductions and all inbound and outbound safety documents. It will be your responsibility to ensure safe procedures are followed from the front line at all times.

This is a key role within a successful and supportive team as you operate as the pivotal link between all departments to help with the safe and efficient operational success of the site.

What your day might look like:

•    Processing all inbound and outbound transactions
•    Raising the site’s indirect/direct purchase orders
•    Producing picklists, delivery notes, and keying production through SAP
•    Completing tanker loading and discharge control documentation accurately
•    Supporting the Incident Controller in completing roll call and assisting with the activation of the incident Site Emergency Plan
•    Completing Dangerous Goods Notes for hazardous despatches
•    Operating the Main Gate and access control via the intercom
•    Communicating and assisting the Production Operative team via 2-Way Radio
•    Operating the onsite weighbridge 
•    Processing HMRC Documentation for dutiable product movements
•    Assisting the Shift Manager with Driver Inductions
•    Weekly audits of loading and discharging documentation
•    Supporting our EHSQ Policies on site at all times

About you:

•    A confident self-starter and team player
•    Exceptional organisational skills 
•    Numerically accurate and competent
•    Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office)
•    SAP knowledge is desirable but not essential

Who we are:

With revenues in excess of $9 billion, Univar Solutions is one of the largest chemical & specialty product distribution businesses in the world. Our portfolio spans almost every industry, ranging from food ingredients and automotive to pharmaceutical, cosmetic and manufacturing industries. We deliver industry-leading products, services and technical support to help our customers find the right solution to their problems.

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

We are committed to fair employment practices for all our employees, regardless of race, nationality, religion or belief, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, maternity status or any other status protected by law.

Our Values:

•    Serious about safety
•    We do what we say
•    Where people matter
•    Valuable to others
•    Together we win

Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Team who will review your application within 1-2 business days.

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If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR

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