Site Service & Warehouse Operative
Listed on 2026-11-01
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Manufacturing / Production
Material Handler, Forklift Operator, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Croda is a FTSE
100 organisation where we truly believe our people areour difference and this, along with ourvalues of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart scienceto improve lives’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.
We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will bepart of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.
As we deliver our ambitious
2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a Site Service & Warehouse Operative to safely and efficiently carry out warehouse, effluent plant and wider site duties in accordance with site procedures and instructions, ensuring materials, waste streams and site services are managed safely, accurately and compliantly.
- A team player who can work safely and compliantly across both warehouse and effluent operations.
- A current forklift truck licence and the ability to operate pallet trucks and other handling equipment where authorised.
- Basic IT and inventory-management skills, including experience of maintaining accurate stock records; SAP experience is advantageous.
- High standards of numerical accuracy, attention to detail, housekeeping and compliance with GMP, health, safety and environmental procedures.
Warehouse Duties
- The warehouse operative is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and control of materials, components and finished goods.
- Good Receiving – Unloading deliveries from suppliers, checking delivery notes and purchase orders.
- Inspecting goods for damage and discrepancies.
- To store materials in the correct, designated storage locations.
- Conduct cycle counts and stock takes.
- Maintain accurate inventory records.
- Pick and issuing raw material for manufacturing operations and storing them in the correct storage location.
- Deliver packaging materials to the correct manufacturing plant.
- Ensure the production team have the correct materials at the required time.
- Loading vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Operate forklifts trucks, pallet trucks and other handling equipment where a license permits.
- Maintain a clean and organised warehouse.
- Follow GMP, health and safety, and environmental procedures.
- Use PPE correctly and at all times where required.
- Operation of the effluent plant
- Daily tasks including but are not limited to, cleaning of launders, visual checks of all tanks, satellite, primary settlement, balance tank, aeration tank and conditioning tank.
- Arrange sludge removal and site waste removal via a 3rd party.
- Cleaning of the effluent plant and arrange 3rd party cleaning.
- Taking samples and testing of the effluent plant.
Disposal of rejected, out of date products, and products as identified as suitable for waste disposal via the effluent. - Storage and collection of waste pallets, drums and IBC’s.
- Site meter readings collected and spreadsheet maintained.
- Housekeeping daily, weekly and monthly to be followed and completed as per the SOP’s,
- Weekly checks on the site perimeter and the outfall.
- Accept and write permits for the effluent plant.
- Check blowers, belts, oil levels, rotation of operation daily.
- Raise Eco Online and maintenance job notes.
- Support other production areas if required.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Access to share plans
- Generous parental leave
- Free car parking on Croda sites
This is a site based role.
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