Warehouse Operative

Job Description – Weekday Warehouse Operative

Reporting to the Yard/Warehouse Supervisor, we are seeking a hard‑working and conscientious individual to support our warehouse team.

Core hours will be Monday to Friday from 06:00‑14:30. There will be an expectation to cover team holidays, which may include a 05:00 start when required. This will be confirmed in the shift rota in advance.

• Ensure the area of work (Drystore and/or Coldstore), racking and mechanical handling equipment is safe and logged via the Work Safe system.
• Ensure warehousing meets company policy in terms of hygiene and food safety at all times and in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Accurately receipting materials in and booking materials out using the BUSINESS CENTRAL (BC) system via a scan solution, ensuring all trace details are correct.
• Pick from lists produced by planning, which may require splitting a pallet if the quantity is too large.
• Report any near‑misses or damages in a timely manner.
• Monitor and expedite non‑moving, delisted, quarantine stocks and samples.
• Perform regular stock takes of Physical to BUSINESS CENTRAL (BC) and investigate the root cause of any variances.
• Work with other warehousing operations (Drystore / Coldstore / Yard) and departments as needed.

• Good timekeeping.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Previous warehousing experience.
• Full UK driving licence (pre‑requisite).
• Reach truck licence in date (at least 2 years experience).
• Counterbalance FLT licence in date (at least 2 years experience).
• Pedestrian Operated Electric Pallet Truck in date (preferable).
• BUSINESS CENTRAL (BC) experience (preferable).

• POEPT/Pick/Putaway – 50 – 70 %
• FLT – 25 – 50 %

There will be manual handling, cold temperatures and some heavy lifting within this role.

We provide a supportive, team‑driven environment with opportunities for growth and a focus on sustainable sourcing and quality service.