Chilled Warehouse Operative

Cotteswold Dairy; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established family business as a Chilled Warehouse Operative, where you will be an essential part of the distribution chain. This physically active role involves accurate picking and packing in a temperature-controlled environment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality dairy products. With a focus on teamwork and personal development, you will have opportunities for growth within the company, supported by comprehensive training programs. If you have a positive attitude and a keen eye for detail, this is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in a reputable dairy firm committed to quality and customer service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted products

Aviva pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and communication skills are essential.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or food production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurate picking and stock rotation of customer orders.
• Loading and securing orders on delivery vehicles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactivity

Education

Experience in warehouse or food production

Tools

PPT or LLOP Licenses

Electric equipment

Job description

About The Role

Cotteswold Dairy, a well-established family business, is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our Chilled Warehouse Team as pickers and packers. Based near M5 Junction 9 in Tewkesbury, we supply locally sourced milk, processed and packaged at our plant, to customers nationwide.

As a Chilled Warehouse Operative, you will play a vital role within our distribution chain, linking production and haulage to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of customer orders. This hands-on, physically active role requires working in a temperature-controlled environment with temperatures between 2-6 Celsius - where accuracy and efficiency are paramount.

PPT or LLOP Licenses preferred but not essential - full training will be given for right candidates. We have the newest 2025 technology electric equipment to support our Warehouse Operatives with daily tasks, operated by individual user cards.

Summary

Days worked: Monday - Saturday

Hours: Minimum of 37.5 hours per week, five shifts on a rota basis

Shift Times: 0700 - 1630, 0900 - 1830; Saturdays one shift 0700 - 1600 with flexibility to stay longer on shift if required.

Overtime: Overtime pay after 40 hours at 1.25 x standard pay

This role requires flexibility, as end times may vary due to production needs.

Main Duties

• Accurate picking and stock rotation of customer orders
• Stock replenishment and maintaining a safe, clean working environment
• Loading and securing orders on delivery vehicles
• Complying with food hygiene regulations

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Prior experience in a warehouse or food production environment is preferred but not essential; candidates who are proactive, accurate, and comfortable working under pressure are welcome to apply. This role offers a great opportunity for growth, with training and development programs provided to build your career in our Warehouse Department.

Important Notes

• This role requires manual handling and adherence to strict hygiene standards.
• Due to food hygiene regulations only one solid wedding band is permitted. No earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, strong smelling deodorants or perfumes are permitted in the production area.
• Reliable transportation to the Tewkesbury site is necessary, as public transport may not align with shift times.

Progression routes

Cotteswold Dairy is committed to supporting and developing our employees. With a dedicated Learning & Development Coordinator, clear progression pathways, and opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, we encourage you to grow within our team.

We offer a range of progression routes for team members who excel in the Chilled Warehouse Operative role:

• Checker
• Team Leader
• Forklift Driver

If you’re a team player with a keen eye for detail and a passion for first-class customer service, we’d love to hear from you. Start your career with Cotteswold Dairy and join us in delivering quality dairy products across the UK.

About Us

Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first class customer service.

Team Cotteswold:

At Cotteswold Dairy we recognise that we will achieve far greater success working as a team, with empathetic people management and valuing each other, our staff and our customers.

The aim of ‘Team Cotteswold’ is to give a disciplined and determined effort to value everyone and everything and as a consequence make the Company the first preference for employees and customers alike over the long term.

The Team Cotteswold Purpose:

Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day after 3 years of service.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted products and delivery options.
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health.