
Logistics Operator
Akzonobel
The Role
Overview
Handle storage, picking, loading, and safety in warehouse logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- order picking
- ibc management
- cycle counting
- decanting
- vehicle loading
- sop development
Tasks
-Store goods safely in both warehouse and compound areas -Manage returnable IBCs -Pick customer orders accurately from pick lists -Manage parcel deliveries to and from office areas -Assist with stock checks and cycle counting activities -Support Production with tasks such as decanting and loading -Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment, including audits, stock segregation, and rotation -Support in developing and reviewing SOPs and risk assessments -Ensure correct segregation of waste streams -Load and unload delivery vehicles -Assisting Production in varied tasks EG Decanting products. -Participate in daily tier meetings and contribute to housekeeping and 5S practices -Deliver and support best practice standards
Requirements
- gcses
- forklift licence
- hse regs
- logistics
- data analysis
- paints experience
What You Bring
-GCSEs including Maths and English -Comfortable handling hazardous substances -Effective communication skills across operational teams -Valid Forklift Truck license -Familiarity with AkzoNobel’s company values and behaviours -Prioritise workload to ensure delivery deadlines and KPIs are met -Strong customer focus and team collaboration -Knowledge of HSE&S regulations, including Carriage of Dangerous Goods -Numerate and capable of working with and presenting data -Experience with paints or chemicals is advantageous -Demonstrable understanding of logistics operations
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Benefits
-25 days holiday plus bank holidays -Product discounts -Income protection and life assurance -Company pension scheme -Flexible benefits including Gymflex, dental cover, retail cards, and more -Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centres -Employee Assistance Programme -Competitive salary (depending on experience) -ompetitive Salary Plus Shift Allowance And Benefits
The Company
About Akzonobel
-From early paint makers to a global coatings powerhouse, the company has a rich history dating back to 1792. -Projects range from residential walls to yacht hulls, aerospace components, and industrial machinery. -Five core businesses—decorative, automotive & specialty, industrial, marine & yacht, and powder coatings—highlight its diverse reach. -An unusual fact: the company produces expandable microspheres used in adhesives and aerospace composites. -A legacy of bold deals includes the 2008 acquisition of ICI and the establishment of its specialty chemicals arm.
Sector Specialisms
Consumer Goods
Buildings and Infrastructure
Industrial Coatings
Automotive OEM Coatings
Aerospace Coatings
Consumer Electronics Coatings
Vehicle Refinishes
Commercial Vehicle Refinishers
Marine Coatings
Protective Coatings
Yacht Coatings
Pulp and Performance Chemicals
Chemical Markets
Pharmaceutical Markets
