General Operative

EQUANS is looking for a General Operative to join our team in Kidderminster on a permanent basis. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.  The aim of this role is to provide a high quality level service according to contractual service level requirements. What will you deliver? 

• Correctly and efficiently recording information relating to specified mail items utilising a number of different valuable recording systems.
• Identify suspected fraudulent items utilising technology provided and processing as per requirements for each unique business unit.
• Reconciliation of banking and manifest documentation.
• Ensure mail trays are logged onto system at point of receipt and tray ID’s generated.
• Check mail trays for exempt from opening items.
• Ensure mail flows through to high speed opening, x-ray or scanning prep areas smoothly and efficiently as per the production plan.
• Ensure envelopes are opened on the high speed equipment in rotation as per the plan and that all tray id’s are updated on the system.
• Accurately preparing mail into batches for scanning.
• Ensure correct envelope and document separators are used where mail is being prepared for scanning.
• Ensure correct exempt lists are referred to for the Business Unit mail being handled.
• Utilise technology during sort process to record live production information.
• Ensure valuables are secure during the sort process and identifiable at all times.
• Ensuring high priority batches are scanned first.
• Ensure correct information is selected on the scanning software prior to scanning a batch for the multiple business units documents being scanned within the scanning area.
• Ensure any good housekeeping tasks are undertaken on the scanners or within the scanning room at the start and end of each shift.
• Ensure the documentation once scanned is sent to the next relevant area within the unit.
• Undertake any archiving tasks as required.
• Report any areas of concern to the Team Leader.
• Comply with all processes and procedures to support multi skilled training.
• Undertake any other duties and ad hoc tasks that may reasonably be expected by the Team Leader.
• Actively demonstrate the company values of “Drive, Commitment, Daring and Cohesion” in all actions and behaviours.
• Adhere to the Company dress code.

 What can we offer you?  On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes; 

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays).
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary.
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year.
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes.
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme.
• Access to our growing employee networks.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

  Who are we looking for? 

• PC literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Access).
• Previous experience of data entry with a typing speed equivalent to a minimum of 45-50 w.p.m.
• Good numeracy skills.
• Good reading and writing skills.

  This role includes a Basic DBS check therefore ability to pass is essential.  Who are we?  EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.   In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.  What’s next?  If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.  At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.  For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.  The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.