Night Warehouse Despatch Operative

Watts Farms; Ditton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run farming business in the UK is seeking a full-time Warehouse Despatch Operative to join their night warehouse team. Responsibilities include loading and unloading vehicles, retrieving stock, and maintaining a clean work environment. Applicants should be dependable with good communication skills. A Forklift Truck licence and previous warehouse experience are advantageous. The position offers training, competitive hours, and various employee benefits including holidays and discounts.

Benefits

31 days’ holiday

Friend referral payment rewards

20% staff discount

Training and development opportunities

On-site canteen with refreshments

Full PPE provided

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading vehicles.
• Retrieving stock from racking.
• Wrapping pallets and moving produce around the warehouse.
• Assisting with picking orders and replenishment.
• Following stock rotation procedures.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment.

Skills

Dependable and self-motivated

Respectful of rules and regulations

Good communication skills

Team-focused approach

Strong work ethic

Education

Forklift Truck licence

UK Driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking for a varied full-time night warehouse role?

We’re looking for Despatch Operatives to join our dedicated and hard-working Night Warehouse team!

What will you be doing?

• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Retrieving stock from racking
• Wrapping pallets and moving produce around the warehouse
• Assisting with picking orders and replenishment when required
• Following stock rotation procedures
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment

What we’re looking for:

• Dependable and self‑motivated
• Respectful of rules, regulations, and safety standards
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Good communication skills and a team‑focused approach
• Forklift Truck licence (preferred but not essential – full training provided)
• UK Driving licence
• Previous warehouse experience is an advantage

Working Hours: 48 hours per week, working 5 shifts out of 7 between the hours of 17:00–03:00 or 19:00–05:00.

A little bit about us:

Watts Farms is a third‑generation, family‑run farming business established in 1952. We grow, pack, and distribute fresh produce to the hospitality industry across Kent, London, and surrounding areas. We’ve also expanded into home deliveries, offering fresh produce from our farms alongside a full range of grocery, dairy, and pantry items.

What we can offer you:

• 31 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
• Friend referral payment rewards
• 20% staff discount on our online shop
• Long service awards
• Training and development opportunities
• On‑site canteen with refreshments
• Full PPE provided

If you have the skills and enthusiasm to join our team as a Warehouse Despatch Operative, click apply today — we’d love to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment.

Please note:

Employment checks will include a Drugs & Alcohol test.