Freezer Operative Dayshift

JJ Food Service Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Exclusive discounts via JJ family port

Profit-Share scheme

Legal/medical/wellbeing support

Telephone counselling

Free secure parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

JJ Foodservice is seeking a dedicated Freezer Operative for the Day Shift to join our warehouse team in Newcastle. The role offers a permanent contract with full training and clear progression opportunities. You will help ensure smooth warehouse operations, particularly around handling frozen goods and order preparation.

Salary is £27,900 per annum. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, be a team player with excellent communication, and be able to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Excellent people skills and teamwork.
• Good communication skills.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Physically active due to heavy lifting.
• Good spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Picking and preparing frozen items for customer collection orders.
• Receive goods from suppliers, checking accuracy against delivery notes.
• Store items safely in the correct location.
• Receive and store returned items from customers, completing necessary documentation as required.
• Check stock for damage, loss or short dated items and report as required.
• Manual handling – lifting or moving products as required.
• Physical requirements – pushing and pulling the trolley to carry items.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

People skills

Communication skills

Eligibility to live and work in the UK

Physically active

Spoken English

Job description

Sanderson St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7LA, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Office Location

Freezer Operative – Day Shift

Come and join our friendly warehouse team where we can offer you a permanent contract, all the training you need and great opportunities for progress – you just need to bring a positive attitude.

The perfect candidate will work behind-the-scenes to ensure the warehouse operates smoothly.

Salary: £27,900.00per annum

We are looking for applicants who have:

• Experience in a similar role
• Excellent people skills, as well as being a great team player
• Good communication skills
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• A physically active nature (due to heavy lifting)
• A good standard of spoken English

Responsibilities of the role:

• Picking and preparing frozen items for customer collection orders
• Receive goods from suppliers, checking accuracy against delivery notes
• Store items safely in the correct location
• Receive and store returned items from customers, completing necessary documentation as required
• Check stock for damage, loss or short dated items and report as required
• Manual handling – lifting or moving products as required
• Physical requirements – pushing and pulling the trolley to carry items

Our benefits:

• 28 days paid annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings through our JJ family portal
• Profit-Share scheme
• Free support with personal legal, medical, health and wellbeing issues
• A free telephone counselling service
• Free secure parking
• Cycle to work scheme

About JJ Foodservice

JJ Foodservice is an award-winning foodservice provider, with 13 branches across the UK.

Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to enjoy chef-quality ingredients, served by a friendly team that cares. More than 35 years later, that same passion for food runs deep throughout our business.

We welcome a positive attitude over ability, and our team are highly motivated in everything they do. Get ready to step on a rocket when you join the JJ Family.

JJ Foodservice is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive culture and encouraging a diversity of people. No matter who you are, what you look like, or where you are from, you can find your place at JJ Foodservice.

JJ Foodservice were announced National Wholesaler of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards 2024.