Goods In Warehouse Operative

Proper Cornish; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pasties and pastries every day

Free fruit and drinks daily

Subsidised canteen

Monthly colleague treats

Quarterly staff BBQs

Birthday meal in canteen

Job summary

Proper Cornish in Bodmin is seeking a Warehouse Operative (Goods In) to join our pastry production team. You will receive and manage goods from suppliers, check for damaged items, move stock safely, and operate machinery in line with company procedures.

Shift: Monday to Friday, 14:00–22:30 with two 30-minute unpaid breaks. Base rate £13.55/hour; enhanced rate £16.94/hour for night hours or overtime over 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work as part of a team and communicate clearly in English.
• Practical and hands-on with a proactive attitude.
• Aiming for quality and safety in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receive goods and supplies efficiently.
• Check damaged or missing items and report accordingly.
• Move and store stock safely by hand or with forklift.
• Operate machinery in line with procedures.
• Pick and load orders for despatch.
• Support daily warehouse management.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

English language

Safety awareness

Forklift handling

Tools

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

Reach Truck Licence

Job description

Join Our Team as a Warehouse Operative (Goods In)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 14:00 – 22:30

(Includes 2 x 30-minute unpaid breaks — total of 1 hour per shift)

Salary: £13.55 per hour

Enhanced Rate: £16.94 per hour (for hours between 8pm–6am or over 37.5 hours per week)

Be an Essential Part of Our Team

Are you ready to play a key role in our pastry production process? As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll help keep everything running smoothly and efficiently, especially by receiving and managing goods from our external suppliers.

You’ll be joining a passionate, friendly, and growing team that’s proud to deliver high-quality, delicious products across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive goods and supplies efficiently
• Check for damaged or missing items and report/action accordingly
• Move and store stock safely — by hand, lift gear, or forklift
• Operate machinery and equipment in line with company procedures
• Pick and load orders for despatch
• Support daily warehouse management
• Assist with year-end stock take and Perpetual Inventory Programme
• Maintain accurate paperwork and computer records
• Keep your work area clean and tidy at all times

Please note: You’ll be required to work in cold environments for portions of the shift.

Training & Development

We’re committed to helping you grow and succeed.

• Training on how to do the role provided
• Ongoing development opportunities
• After probation: Earn your Food Safety Level 2 and Health & Safety Level 2 certificates

We also have a strong record of promoting from within, your career progression really matters to us.

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for team players who are:

• Able to work well with others
• Practical and hands‑on
• Independent and able to use initiative
• Adaptable and flexible when plans change
• Clear communicators with a good level of English
• Resilient and positive when work is repetitive or challenging
• Quality-focused and proud of doing things properly and safely
• Friendly and approachable, contributing to a positive team culture

Licenses Required

• Counterbalance Forklift Truck Licence – Essential
• Reach Truck Licence – Desirable but not essential

Why Join Us?

We believe in a supportive, enjoyable, and rewarding workplace.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy both career security and a fantastic range of employee benefits.

Proper Perks

• Free pasties and pastries every day
• Free fruit and drinks daily
• Subsidised canteen
• Monthly colleague treats
• Quarterly staff BBQs
• Bake sales and competitions
• Christmas goodies and celebrations
• Birthday meal in the canteen
• Free use of spa and golf facilities in St Austell
• Mental Health First Aiders available
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan
• Death in Service Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential helpline)
• Employment anniversary cash awards
• £500 colleague referral bonuses
• Huge discounts on boxes of pasties, pastries, cakes and tarts
• Local business discounts
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Great company communication (Newsletter, Suggestion Boxes, Colleague Comms Team)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Job security within a growing business

Our Company Values

At the heart of everything we do are our five core values:

Customer First | Honesty | Quality | Friendliness | Passion

With over 250 dedicated colleagues, we take immense pride in making the world a tastier place, one pasty at a time.

Ready to Join the Proper Cornish Family?

If you’re a team player with a positive, can‑do attitude, and want to be part of a friendly, award‑winning company, we’d love to hear from you.