Logistics/Warehouse Operative

Barfoots; Chichester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fresh produce sector is seeking a Logistics/Warehouse Operative for their Chichester site. You will oversee loading, unloading, and safe transfer of products while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have previous warehousing experience and be a proactive team player. The role promises a supportive workplace and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Benefits Platform

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment preferred.
• Confident and proactive with experience working to deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively using basic verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Loading & unloading of delivery vehicles.
• Ensuring safe transfer/locating of finished products.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Skills

Team Player

Communication in English

Proactive

Tools

Forklift / Counter Balance Licence

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Posted:

18.06.2025

Expiry Date:

02.08.2025

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The Role

Logistics Operative

Full time. Shift 4 on, 4 off 12pm - 12am

Invitations are invited from enthusiastic individuals who can demonstrate a positive attitude working within a fast paced, warehousing environment.

Based at our Leythorne site, duties and responsibilities will be centred around our busy Logistics departments. Working as part of a team, our warehouse operators and forklift drivers assist with the safe transfer of produce to and from production and storage areas, as well as picking & packing orders and loading unloading delivery vehicles utilising PPE and Forklift trucks where necessary. You will be confident working in a busy, temperature controlled, warehouse environment and manoeuvring goods around safely both inside and out. Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be passionate about providing a first class service at all times and be responsible for ensuring all operational warehousing tasks are completed in a safe, timely and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Loading & Unloading of delivery vehicles
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of finished products to despatch from production utilising MHE
• Ensure safe transfer/locating of raw materials
• To be trained for all warehousing area duties across both Leythorne and Sefter sites
• Adherence to all trained SOPs
• Focus on internal and external customer satisfaction with zero errors
• To operate clean as you go principles whilst carrying out duties
• To maintain high standards of health and safety in all operating areas
• Hazards and accidents reported to the manager in a timely manner
• Focus on continuous improvements
• Other associated logistics/warehouse duties as required

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Fresh Produce or FMCG Warehousing environment (Preferred)
• Forklift / Counter Balance Licence (An advantage - but not essential)
• Able to communicate effectively using basic verbal English
• Confident and proactive with experience working to deadlines
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Be an effective Team Player

Why Work for Barfoots?

• Investors In People Silver Award status
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Benefits Platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications