MHE Operative (4 on 4 off Days)

Culina; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 20 days

Pension scheme 4% employee and 4% 4%

Life Assurance 2x salary

Wellness – EAP 24/7

Eye Care Vouchers

Reward & Recognition

Retail discounts via benefits platform

Job summary

Culina, at the Great Bear site, is seeking reliable MHE Operatives to join a busy ambient warehouse operation. You'll operate reach trucks, VNA and PPT, support loading and inbound activity, and help move stock safely and efficiently.

Experience with MHE in a warehouse setting is required; evidence of training on reach truck or VNA is preferred. On-site training may be longer for refresher certification under H&S rules.

Qualifications

• MHE operation experience in a warehouse/logistics setting.
• Evidence of training on reach truck or VNA required.
• On-site training longer for refresher certification due to site rules.
• In-house licences considered with relevant practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate MHE safely and efficiently (Reach truck, VNA, PPT).
• Support movement, replenishment and put‑away of stock.
• Assist with loading, unloading and inbound activity per site procedures.
• Complete vehicle, equipment and safety checks as per standards.
• Use scanners or warehouse systems to maintain stock integrity.
• Collaborate with warehouse team to maintain pace of operations.

Skills

MHE experience

Reach trucks

PPT

VNA

Scanner usage

Stock movement knowledge

Tools

Reach truck

VNA

PPT equipment

Job description

We are looking for reliable and motivated MHE Operatives to join Great Bear at our Markham Vale 1 site joining a busy ambient warehouse operation. Working across our Distribution site, you will play a key role in keeping products moving safely, accurately and efficiently through the warehouse. This is a great opportunity for candidates with previous MHE experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced logistics environment and are confident operating equipment such as reach trucks and PPTs, while supporting loading, inbound and stock movement activity.

• Operate MHE safely and efficiently, including Reach trucks, VNA and PPT equipment where required.
• Support the movement, replenishment and put-away of stock within the warehouse.
• Assist with loading, unloading and inbound activity while following site procedures.
• Complete vehicle, equipment and safety checks in line with operational standards.
• Use scanners or warehouse systems accurately to help maintain stock integrity.
• Work closely with the wider warehouse team to keep the operation moving at pace. We Require evidence of training on either a reach truck or VNA within a warehouse, logistics or distribution setting
• The certification needs to show novice training with the hours spent on the training
• In-house licences from previous employers can be considered, provided you have relevant practical experience.
• We can take people with only refresher certification but due to our H & S rules their training on site will be longer before they can drive the MHE
• A strong focus on safe working practices and attention to detail.
• A reliable, flexible and team‑focused approach.
• Availability to work a 4 on 4 Day shift pattern Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off Days from 06:00 - 18:00 Salary: £13.13 per hour plus overtime paid at time and half. As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives. Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave - 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!