Warehouse Operative

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As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

Join Our Growing Team at Warburtons!

• Function:Distribution
• Contract:4 on 2 off rota. 6pm - 3am

Join the team behind the UK’s No.1 bakery brand and help keep households stocked with the products millions know and love. The Biggleswade site is a modern, state‑of‑the‑art operation featuring the latest iCart technology and a fast‑growing So, if you’re a Warehouse Team Member or Operative, looking for a role with a bit more substance (and crust!), this could be your moment to prove you’re made of the right stuff.

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative ideally gained in a food environment
• Detailed knowledge and experience of working towards all SOPs which effect a warehouse
• Effective manual handling techniques training undertaken
• Knowledge of SAP to enable allocation of product and closing of orders
• Understanding of requirements of Hygiene & Food Safety Legislation
• Good communication skills- a team player, listens to others, respects differences in personal style and beliefs
• Can prioritise and manage own workload to ensure tasks are delivered as promised
• Decision making skills – makes effective decisions in areas affecting own job
• Numeracy – mental arithmetic skills
• Basic IT skills

As a Warehouse Team Member, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring smooth, efficient processes while upholding our reputation for exceptional service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• To assemble and complete all orders on time and in full for primary and secondary distribution routes (where applicable). Identify deficits and take appropriate action to ensure the deficit is evenly distributed across all customers.
• To ensure products despatched, comply with quality and date code requirements and comply with food safety legislation, initiating any required action.
• To maintain Company hygiene and statutory hygiene standards throughout designated areas, working within the principles of basic food hygiene and good housekeeping.
• To complete all paperwork on a timely and regular basis to ensure accurate recording and reporting of information.
• To communicate progress on tasks with team members, highlighting operational issues to Team Manager or Managers (where applicable)
• To stack and store all equipment in the appropriate areas, ensuring operational areas are safe and kept clear of equipment.

At Warburtons, we believe in investing in our people. You will be supported with a full induction and ongoing training from our in‑house teams. Your knowledge of basic warehouse operations and transport legislation will be key for a smooth and safe day.

As the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand, we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth‑generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 23 distribution sites, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat‑free options. We are striving to be a net‑zero business by 2050 and believe in minimizing our impact on the environment while making a positive impact on society.

Biggleswade is known for being the home of the world’s first‑ever seed company, founded by Samuel Wells in the 18th century. Warburtons' newest site is conveniently situated with access to the A1, providing a gateway to the North and South, as well as easy access to both…