Multiskilled Warehouse Operator

Warehouse (Intake) Operator

As a Warehouse (Intake) Operator, you will manage the intake of bulk raw materials, ensure the accuracy and availability of stock, and maintain traceability and product quality throughout the process. You will play a key role in upholding INSPIRED’s high standards for GMP, safety, and operational excellence.

• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (12‑hour shifts)
• Average working hours: 42 hours per week
• Night shift: 18:00–06:00
• Hourly rate: £15.66 plus shift allowance of £2.60 per hour

• Accurately record delivery weights and data using spreadsheets and paperwork.
• Manage vehicle entries on site using the INSPIRED MRP system, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Sample and test bulk raw materials, reporting anomalies to the quality team.
• Set up and manage routes for transferring bulk materials into silos and bins via process control systems.
• Maintain GMP standards across intake, silo areas, and tank farm.
• Report equipment faults or defects using the CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and safety protocols.
• Prepare raw materials based on production requirements and schedules.
• Liaise with hauliers, colleagues, and the quality/lab team as needed.

• Strong computer literacy and data input accuracy.
• Prior experience in logistics, warehousing, or manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under time pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and quality focus.
• Experience working with GMP or similar standards is an advantage.

• Close collaboration with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams.
• Daily interaction with hauliers and vehicle operators.

• Overtime, enhanced pension, life assurance.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, sick pay, and holiday buy options.
• Healthcare cashback plan and Hertility at‑home fertility testing.
• Generous discounts on pet food and lifestyle subscriptions (Netflix, Spotify, breakdown cover).
• Retail and gym discounts, electric car scheme, free onsite parking and charging.
• Onsite canteen, free hot drinks, and modern facilities.

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is an innovative, well‑established, and award‑winning pet food manufacturer employing over 1,200 colleagues across the UK and Europe. We produce a wide range of dry, wet, and baked foods through kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel, and Crick, enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.

INSPIRED Pet Nutrition is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the colleagues and communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We make hiring decisions based on talent, potential and the experience you bring.

We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to ensure equitable access and opportunity for all.