Who are Culina?
Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Contract Logistics division – through flexible warehousing, transport and fulfilment solutions, we simplify complexity, drive continuous improvement and create exceptional experiences for customers. Delivering certainty. Creating value. Enabling growth.
Job DescriptionLife in this role
As part of our, Contract division, we have an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Gatehouse Administrator on a full time permanent basis.
Salary: £27,206 per annum, plus £2,000 night allowance.
Working hours: 4 on 4 off nights, 6pm-6am.
The Gatehouse Administrator is responsible for accurately processing the movement of all of our customer products within the warehouse and around the wider network. As a Gatehouse Administrator you are pivotal in order to deliver operational excellence and customer satisfaction with a high level of attention to detail.
Key Duties of a Gatehouse Administrator:
- To assist and support the warehouse operatives when required.
- Maintain good communication with the Shift Manager and confident to escalate issues in a timely manner.
- Pre-allocate loads and input pre-advises for customer inbounds.
- Compile and send reports as required.
- Run orders in line with instruction and scheduled dispatch times.
- Movement of staff across work areas to maintain correct flow of activities.
- Selecting Loading / Un-loading Bay based on current operational requirements.
- Updating the Electronic Schedule and Auto-store to maintain an accurate representation of activities taking place on site.
- Carryout stock shortage investigations on picks and monitor replenishments.
- Control equipment allocation.
What you’ll need ...
- Proficient in the use of WMS and Microsoft Excel.
- Great communication skills both written and verbal.
- Willingness to work within a warehouse environment dealing with products in and out bound and returns when required.
- Ideally you will have experience within a Warehousing/Transport/Logistics/3PL background.
- Previous Goods In/Out, Stock Control or Inventory experience.
- Have a strong Customer Service background.
What is in it for you?
If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you. Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
Wellbeing Support – your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.
Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
Reward & Recognition – we love celebrating great work, we recognise those who go above and beyond.
Everyday Discounts – our benefits platform gives you access to discounts from over 50 leading retailers, helping your money go further every day.
Skills Required
- Proficient in the use of warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to work in a warehouse environment handling inbound, outbound, and returned products
- Experience in warehousing, transport, logistics, or third-party logistics (3PL)
- Previous goods-in/goods-out, stock control, or inventory experience
- Strong customer service background
What We Do
Culina Group is a market leading provider of high quality logistics services for food and drink companies in the UK and Ireland. We serve a sizeable portfolio of customers - ranging from niche operators to major multinational companies - across our vast depot network, comprised of over 100 strategically located sites. We work with over 22,000 fantastic people at peak and specialise in the development and implementation of total supply chain solutions for ambient and chilled brand manufacturers and distributors. We are totally customer focused and always seek to add real value to our clients, providing a holistic solution to meet the challenges faced by manufacturers and the changing demands of the retail sector.
