Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative – Various shifts

We are recruiting Warehouse Operatives for our Avonmouth depot (Cabot Park, Poplar Way West, Bristol, BS11 0YW
). This is a full‑time, permanent role (37.5 hours per week) with flexible daytime, back and night shifts and weekend work. Hourly pay is £12.89‑£18.06 (base rate plus shift allowances).
Please check you can reliably commute to the warehouse before applying.

Shift patterns:

• Day shift – 06:00 to 14:00, rota basis, 2 in 3 weekends
• Back shift – 14:00 to 22:00, rota basis, 2 in 3 weekends
• Night shift – 22:00 to 06:00, rota basis, 2 in 3 weekends
• Fixed shifts – 4‑5 days with one weekend shift, discussed at interview

Responsibilities:

• Pick and pack stock for shop orders across the warehouse (frozen, chilled and ambient) using appropriate manual handling equipment.
• Load and unload delivery vehicles with cages and pallets.
• Distribute products to the correct location within the warehouse.
• Work as part of a team to achieve key daily targets.

Required skills and experience:

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to work towards targets under a fast‑paced environment.
• Good organisational skills.
• No prior warehouse experience needed – all training will be provided.

Benefits package:

• Competitive hourly wage with shift allowances.
• Annual holiday entitlement of at least 30 days (including bank holidays).
• 30 % discount on Co‑op branded products.
• Pension with up to 10 % employer contribution.
• Wagestream – access to a percentage of pay as earned.
• Employee assistance programme with health, financial and wellbeing support.
• Access to credit unions for loans and savings, including rental deposit and season ticket loans.
• Free eye tests every two years.
• On‑site subsidised canteen and free parking.

EEO and Inclusion:

We welcome applications from everyone and pledge to build a diverse, inclusive team that reflects our communities. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all candidates, including support for disabled applicants.

The role is 37.5 hours per week, full time, permanent. Applicants will need to complete two online assessments as part of the selection process.