Loader/FLT Warehouse Operative

Westmill Foods Limited; Selby; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmill Foods Limited in Selby (Yorkshire) is seeking a Loader / FLT Warehouse Operative to join our production/warehouse team. 40 hours per week on rotating shifts, Monday to Friday, with occasional night shifts. Ensure safe handling and movement of finished goods, packaging and materials to keep production flowing.

The role requires an FLT licence and a practical, hands-on approach. You will work in a busy site, maintain high safety standards, and support production lines with packaging and

Qualifications

• Good basic understanding of workplace safety.
• Clear communication and ability to work with others.
• Comfortable with basic numbers and paperwork.
• Willingness to work flexibly in a busy operational environment.
• FLT licence is essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload finished goods, packaging, pallets and tote bags safely.
• Move finished goods pallets from the packing area.
• Ensure pallets have correct labels.
• Supply production lines with packaging and consumables.
• Remove used pallets and waste packaging from production areas.
• Carry out pre-start checks and complete required documentation.
• Support Line Technicians and palletiser activity as needed.
• Keep working area clean, tidy and safe throughout the shift.
• Report health and safety issues and near misses promptly.

Skills

Workplace safety

Clear communication

Teamwork

Numeracy

Paperwork

Adaptability

Tools

FLT licence

Job description

40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Rotating shifts

£32,549.64 per annum

Department: Production/Warehouse
Location: Selby (Yorkshire)
Closing date: 30th October 2026

We're looking for a Loader / FLT Warehouse Operative to join our team in Selby.

This is an important, practical role at the heart of our operation. You'll help keep finished goods, packaging and materials moving safely and efficiently around site, making sure production has what it needs and finished products are ready to go where they need to go.

You'll work 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday, on rotating shifts:

• 6:00am to 2:00pm
• 2:00pm to 10:00pm
• Occasional 10:00pm to 6:00am night shifts when required, although these are very rare

As a Loader / FLT Warehouse Operative, you'll have a varied role that includes:

• Loading and unloading finished goods, packaging, pallets and tote bags safely
• Moving finished goods pallets from the packing hall
• Making sure pallets have the correct finished goods labels
• Supplying production lines with the packaging and consumables they need
• Removing used pallets, waste packaging and other materials from production areas
• Carrying out pre-start checks and completing the required documentation
• Supporting Line Technicians and palletiser activity when required
• Keeping your working area clean, tidy and safe throughout the shift
• Reporting health and safety issues and near misses quickly and helping maintain high site standards

The key thing for this Loader / FLT Warehouse Operative role is that you already hold an FLT licence.

We're also looking for someone who:

• Has a good basic understanding of workplace safety
• Communicates clearly and works well with others
• Is comfortable with basic numbers and paperwork
• Takes pride in doing things safely and accurately
• Is flexible and happy working in a busy operational environment

A Food Hygiene certificate would be useful, but it isn't essential.

Westmill is one of Europe's largest specialist food businesses and part of Associated British Foods plc. We're home to well known brands including Patak's, Elephant Atta, Rajah, Lucky Boat and Green Dragon, producing foods enjoyed by consumers, restaurants, and takeaways across the UK and beyond. As a Loader / FLT Warehouse Operative, you'll be joining an established team where the work you do has a direct impact on keeping production moving and getting our products where they need to be.

£32,549.64 per annum

Monday to Friday working

40 hours per week

Rotating 6am to 2pm / 2pm to 10pm shifts

Night shifts only occasionally when required

If you have an FLT licence, enjoy practical hands-on work and want a stable Monday to Friday role with a well-established food business, this Loader / FLT Warehouse Operative opportunity is well worth a look.