Night Warehouse Despatch Operative

Watts Farms (Sales) Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Friend Referrals

Staff discount

Long Service Awards

Training opportunities

Onsite staff canteen

PPE provided

Job summary

Watts Farms (Sales) Ltd in the UK is seeking a Night Warehouse Despatch Operative to join our busy night shift team at our Kent-area distribution site.

The role involves loading/unloading vehicles, stock retrieval, pallet wrapping, picking orders, and maintaining a clean, safe warehouse environment with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Dependable and self-motivated.
• Respecting of rules and regulations.
• Strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Fork Lift Truck licence would be desired but not essential as full training will be provided.
• Previous experience within a warehouse environment would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Retrieval of stock from racking.
• Pallet wrapping and movement of produce around the warehouse.
• Assisting with picking orders and replenishment duties as required.
• Ensuring stock rotation system is followed.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy environment.

Skills

Dependable

Rules compliance

Work ethic

Communication

Forklift license

Warehouse experience

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Night Warehouse Despatch Operative

Location: Unit 14 Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road, Aylesford, ME20 7NA

Salary: £32,909.57.00 per annum

Are you looking for a varied full-time night warehouse role with an immediate start? We are looking for Despatch Operatives to join our dedicated and hard-working Night Warehouse team!

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

You will be working on a full time, permanent basis and in return will receive a competitive salary of £32,909.57.00 per annum!

What will you be doing?

• Responsible for the loading and unloading of vehicles


• Retrieval of stock from racking


• Pallet wrapping and movement of produce around the warehouse


• Assisting with picking orders and replenishment duties as and when required


• Ensuring stock rotation system is followed.


• Maintaining a clean and tidy environment.

What Skills And Experience You Will Need

• Dependable and selfmotivated


• Respecting of rules and regulations


• Strong work ethic


• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues


• Fork Lift Truck licence would be desired but not essential as full training will be provided


• Previous experience within a warehouse environment would be an advantage

A Little Bit About Us

Watts Farms is a third-generation family-run farming business, established in 1952. Growers, Packers and Distributors of fresh produce supplying the hospitability industry across Kent, London and surrounding areas. We have recently diversified into direct Home Deliveries offering freshly picked fruit and vegetables from our own farms as well as a full range of grocery, dairy, alcohol and pantry goods.

What We Can Offer You

• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)


• Payment reward for Friend Referrals


• 20% staff discount on our online shop


• Long Service Awards


• Development & Training opportunities


• Onsite staff canteen area offering refreshments


• Full PPE provided

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

Please note: Employment checks will include Drugs & Alcohol test