Warehosue Operative Cuisine Centre Posted Catering

Warehouse Operative (Packing & Picking)

Cuisine Centre

Smart Parc SEGRO, Derby, UK

Hourly Pay Rate: £13.45

You will play a key role in supporting dispatch operations by ensuring products, ingredients, and customer orders are accurately picked, packed, checked, and prepared for dispatch. Working in a fast‑paced warehouse environment, you will help maintain quality, food safety, and full product traceability while achieving daily operational targets.

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday: 07:00 – 15:30
• Flexibility and occasional overtime required to meet operational demands.

• Pick materials, ingredients, and customer orders accurately in line with dispatch plans and pick lists.
• Pack finished products according to customer specifications and packing instructions.
• Support the achievement of daily picking, packing, and dispatch targets.
• Maintain full product traceability by recording batch codes and use‑by dates.
• Carry out in‑process and finished goods quality checks.
• Ensure effective stock rotation using FIFO principles.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material usage records.
• Support waste reduction by following correct handling, packing, and disposal procedures.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene by completing cleaning schedules and using the correct chemicals.
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety, COSHH, and PPE requirements.
• Report any quality, stock, or operational issues promptly to the Warehouse Manager or QA Team.
• Contribute ideas to continuous improvement of processes.

Essential

• Strong communication skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Flexible, proactive, and reliable.
• Positive, "can‑do" attitude and strong team player.

Desirable

• Knowledge of food hygiene and quality standards.
• Previous experience in food production, food handling, or warehouse operations.

• Free breakfast and lunch on shift.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Convenient public transport links.
• Perks at Work – discounts, rewards, and wellbeing support.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• "Pride in Every Plate" recognition scheme.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellbeing support.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and My Learning programmes.
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits.
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia,  and many more.
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets.
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands.
• Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families.

Compass Group UK & I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!