Goods In Warehouse Operative

Proper Cornish; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 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

Bake sales and competitions

Christmas goodies and celebrations

Birthday meal in the canteen

Free spa and golf facilities in St Aus

Mental Health First Aiders available

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Plan

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Referral bonuses

Discounts on pasties, pastries, cakes

Job summary

Proper Cornish is hiring a Warehouse Operative (Goods In) in Bodmin. You will receive goods, check for damage, and move stock safely, including forklift handling and despatch preparation. You will contribute to daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced pastry production environment.

Training is provided; opportunities to gain Food Safety and Health & Safety certificates post-probation. We value teamwork, reliability, and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Forklift licences required: Counterbalance essential; Reach truck desirable.

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

Skills

Team player

Hands-on

English proficiency

Adaptable

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Reach truck

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.