FLT Operative / Warehouse Operative

The Compleat Food Group; Thorne; On-site; GBP 41,694,000 - 46,706,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

20 days annual leave

EV charging points

GroceryAid access

Wellbeing hub

Job summary

The Compleat Food Group invites applications for an FLT Operative / Warehouse Operative – Chilled Food Manufacturing. The role covers boxing preparation, stock handling, and order fulfilment on a site with hot and cold areas.

You will operate FLT, assist in loading/unloading, and maintain GMP and safety protocols. Shift patterns vary: PM or Nights, with responsibilities including stock counts, accuracy checks, and adherence to HACCP and PPE guidelines.

Qualifications

• A valid Counterbalance FLT Licence.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments (chilled and frozen).
• Reliable and punctual; flexible to cover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the boxing area has packaging for upcoming production runs.
• Move finished goods to chilled or frozen storage.
• Load/unload vehicles using FLT when required.
• Check incoming raw materials and store correctly.
• Enter stock onto the stock control system accurately.
• Rotate stock and perform daily stock counts.
• Pick and prepare customer orders for despatch.
• Carry out daily FLT safety checks.
• Ensure damaged boxes are not sent to customers.
• Maintain GMP standards and a clean working area.
• Follow HACCP, COSHH and PPE procedures.

Skills

FLT licence

Warehouse experience

Team player

Safety focus

Tools

Stock control system

Job description

Salary: £14.58 p/h for the PM shift or £16.30 p/h for Nights

Job Title: FLT Operative / Warehouse Operative – Chilled Food Manufacturing

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 13.45-21.45 or Sunday to Thursday 21:45 -05:45

Salary: £14.58 p/h for the PM shift or £16.30 p/h for Nights

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to createFood to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.

We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, includingWall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, andHarvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.

Withover 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better.

What will you be doing?

No two days are exactly the same! Your responsibilities will include:

• Making sure the boxing area has the packaging it needs for upcoming production runs and throughout the shift.
• Moving finished goods safely from the boxing area into chilled or frozen storage.
• Loading and unloading vehicles using an FLT when required.
• Checking incoming raw material deliveries and placing them into the correct storage locations.
• Accurately entering stock onto the stock control system.
• Rotating stock to ensure products are managed correctly.
• Completing daily stock counts.
• Picking and preparing customer ordersfor despatch.
• Carrying out daily FLT safety checks.
• Checking finished products to make sure damaged boxes are not sent to customers.
• Completing all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintaining high GMP standards throughout your shift.
• Following a clean-as-you-go approach and keeping your working area safe and tidy.
• Carrying out cleaning tasks, including the safe use of cleaning chemicals.
• Following all site food safety and health & safety procedures, including HACCP, COSHH and PPE requirements.
• Working closely with your teammates to help production flow as smoothly as possible.

What are we looking for?

• A valid Counterbalance FLT Licence.
• Previous experience working within a warehouse environment.
• The ability to work comfortably in both hot and cold environments, including chilled and frozen storage areas.
• A reliable and punctual approach to work.
• Flexibility and a willingness to get stuck in and support the team.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 20 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites
• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid
• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

What You Should Know About How We Recruit

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe great teams are built on difference. We create an inclusive, respectful environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and are able to be themselves at work.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of our recruitment process, just let us know, we’ll support you — confidentially and with care.

We hire the best people for our roles, not the same people. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, we focus on what you do and the impact you could make in our business. Our recruitment process is fair, accessible, and designed to give everyone an equal chance.

You’ll also find benefits that support people at every life stage, plus active internal networks — including Women @ Compleat, LGBTQIA+, and Neurodiversity

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.