Warehouse Operative – Chilled Environment, Patterns

Job Introduction

Looking for a warehouse role that actually works around your life — not the other way around? At Bigham’s, we offer some of the best shift patterns and highest pay in the local area, with options that give you more time off, better balance, and real earning potential.

• Work just 6 months of the year (4 on 4 off)
• Enjoy 3–4 days off every week
• Pick up a reliable part‑time routine

You’ll be joining our Logistics team in a chilled, modern warehouse environment, helping keep the kitchen running smoothly as we prepare high‑quality meals for our customers. If you’ve got warehouse experience, enjoy a fast‑paced role, and want to be part of a team that genuinely takes pride in what they do — this is a step up from the typical warehouse job.

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll be a key part of keeping our kitchen running smoothly in a chilled environment. This is a hands‑on role where your work directly supports getting our meals out to customers.

• Receiving goods and booking in deliveries
• Replenishing stock for production teams
• Picking and preparing orders
• Wrapping and loading goods for dispatch
• Supporting smooth shift handovers
• Working at pace to hit daily targets as part of a team

• Previous warehouse experience
• Comfortable working in a chilled environment
• A proactive, reliable approach with good attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, team‑focused setting

A forklift or reach truck licence is desirable, but not essential — we’ll support training where needed.

We Don’t Offer “a Warehouse Job” — We Offer

• Better shift patterns than most local employers
• Higher earning potential
• More time off built into your rota
• A team that genuinely takes pride in what they do

Looking for a stable, well‑paid role where you can choose a shift pattern that fits your life? At Bigham’s, we offer some of the best shift patterns in the area, higher‑than‑average pay, and a supportive team environment — all within a modern food production site.

• £14.10 – £17.16 per hour (depending on shift)
• £29,000 – £34,000+ salary equivalent (pro rata for part‑time roles)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x (£20+ per hour)
• Quarterly bonus guaranteed
• Paid breaks
• 28 days’ holiday (rising with service)
• Free Bigham’s meals to take home
• Pension scheme & life assurance
• Discounts with high‑street retailers
• Medicash & online GP access
• Free on‑site parking
• Subsidised canteen

We’re hiring across a range of shift patterns — tell us your preference when you apply:

• 4 on 4 off – Days 06:00 – 18:00. Work just 6 months of the year on average. Long breaks built in across the calendar. Ideal for work‑life balance.
• Friday to Sunday – Days Fri & Sat: 06:00 – 18:00 | Sun: 06:00 – 16:00. 4 days off every week. Great for long breaks every week.
• Monday to Thursday – Days 08:00 – 18:00 (40 hours). 3 days off every week. Strong work‑life balance with consistent weekdays.
• Part‑Time (Wednesday & Thursday) 08:00 – 18:00 (20 hours). Ideal for those looking for a flexible, part‑time role.

Inspired by his travels and love of cooking, Charlie Bigham set up shop in 1996 with the sole aim of creating really delicious dishes. Twenty‑five years later Bigham’s is now the number one brand in the chilled pre‑prepared meal category. With over 50 dishes available in major supermarkets.