Warehouse Operative

Permanent, Full Time, Hours - 8.00am - 4.30pm

About Us

Anglia Plastics, based in Biggleswade, is part of the Oadby Plastics Group, a leading plastics manufacturer with over 50 years of industry experience. As part of the group, Anglia Plastics shares the same commitment to people, quality, and long term sustainability.

We pride ourselves on offering a positive and supportive working environment where employees are valued, developed and encouraged to perform at their best. Our Biggleswade site provides a professional, well equipped workplace supporting both production and distribution activities.

We offer a supportive working environment where people are encouraged to develop, contribute, and grow, while being part of a business that values teamwork, professionalism, and long term success.

What you will be doing

Working as part of the Warehouse team, the Warehouse Operative plays an important role in making sure customer orders are picked and packed to a high standard. The aim is to get things right first time and meet our customer service excellence targets. The role also includes providing a quick and accurate picking service for our Production team, supporting the wider operations function, and helping us uphold the company’s mission, vision, and values.

You day to day responsibilities include:

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• Receiving and checking goods, reporting any issues.
• Organising and rotating stock to keep the warehouse running smoothly.
• Picking, packing and preparing orders for dispatch, including labelling and loading.
• Using counterbalance forklifts to move and load goods safely.
• Carrying out stock checks to maintain accuracy.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy and compliant with safety standards.
• Supporting the Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor with daily transport planning and dispatch.
• Completing general admin tasks such as printing orders, dispatch notes and filing.
• Making sure delivery notes and other paperwork are completed and stored correctly.

What are we looking for

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, hardworking, and keen to contribute as part of a team. The ideal candidate will take a proactive approach to their role, show attention to detail, and be committed to maintaining high standards in a warehouse environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who values teamwork, takes pride in their work, and wants to be part of a supportive operation.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need the following:

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• Experience operating Counterbalance trucks
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety practices within a warehouse
• Previous experience of warehouse understanding and its environment is desirable.
• Understanding of plastic products would be advantageous but not essential.
• Salary - £13.00 per hour depending on experience
• Company profit share scheme
• Annual leave - 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) rising with length of service
• Life assurance
• Free car parking
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
• Long service awards
• Free eye tests
• Training and development opportunities
• Wellbeing benefits:
  Employee Assistance Programme, 24-hour GP access, Charity events/fundraisers

We are committed to applying our Equal Opportunities Policy at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and encourage applicants from different diverse groups in the community to apply. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stages if required.

Previous warehouse experience including operating Counterbalance and a strong awareness of Health & Safety practices within a warehouse