Warehouse Operator

Vacancy Number: req
5656

Location: Ditton

Location Address:
Foundry Lane, Ditton
Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 8UB

United Kingdom

Closing Date: 19/02/2026

Croda is a FTSE
100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives™. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.

We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Warehouse Operator at our site in Ditton, undertaking general duties associated with receipt, sampling, movements of raw materials and despatch of finished goods to the UK Centre of Excellence facility, to further distribute to our global network of customers.

You will be responsible for ensuring timely preparation of finished material for sales, despatching order to agreed standards, stowing of material into appropriate storage areas in line with agreed warehouse controls and effectively prioritising work that supports the wider Croda network.

• Ability to work both within a dedicated team & autonomously
• Hold a valid RTITB REACH Truck and FLT licence with at least 1 year(s) experience
• Able to demonstrate an attention to detail and good understanding of documentation / quality checks
• Work safely and accurately within set deadlines
• Good standard of numeracy
• Have passion, enthusiasm, optimistic working attitude, team spirit and be self-motivated
• Punctual and adaptable li>
  
  Experience working in a similar environment is desirable but not essential
• Computer literate including use of SAP system is desirable but not essential

• Staging of materials to and from plant production areas to support product manufacture, working closely with the production and planning teams
• Delivering high standards in health & safety and quality as part of the day to day running of the warehouse/site areas
• To prepare Finished Goods for dispatch and transfer to the appropriate area for transport
• To stow material into appropriate storage areas
• Complete routine inspections of the Warehouse
• To present all prepared documentation to hauliers
• Ensure all required documentation is returned for processing and filing
• Receipt Goods within the system and confirm data accuracy
• Assist in inventory counts

Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership. 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
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car leasing scheme
• Generous parental leave
• Retail platform benefits
• Free car parking on Croda sites

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email

Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.