Freezer Operative Dayshift

Candidate Manager LTD; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Discounts via JJ family portal

Legal and wellbeing support

Job summary

JJ Foodservice in Bristol is seeking a Freezer Operative on dayshift to join our warehouse team. You’ll pick and prepare frozen items for customer collection orders, and help ensure smooth operation with accurate stock handling.

This is a permanent contract with training provided and clear progression opportunities. The role requires experience in similar roles, good English, and the ability to lift heavy items.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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

Eligible to work in UK

Physical fitness

English speaking

Job description

5, The Cobden Centre, Folly Brook Rd, Lyde Green, Emersons Green, BS16 7FQ, Bristol, United Kingdom

Freezer Operative - Dayshift

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: £28,400.00 per 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
• 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 Food Service is one of the UK’s leading independent foodservice wholesalers, supplying a wide range of quality products to restaurants, caterers, and retailers nationwide. Established in 1988, we operate 12 branches across the UK, employ over 770 people, and generate an annual turnover of £243 million. Our success is built on exceptional customer service, efficient logistics, and innovation. We were early pioneers of digital ordering and e‐commerce in the foodservice sector, offering seamless online and app‑based solutions. Our commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement ensures we remain a trusted partner for thousands of customers across the UK. 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 2026.