Night Warehouse Despatch Operative

Watts Farms; Widnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Friend referrals bonus

Staff discount 20%

Long service awards

Training opportunities

Canteen on site

PPE provided

Job summary

Watts Farms is seeking a Night Warehouse Despatch Operative to join our busy night team. This full-time role supports the loading and unloading of vehicles, stock retrieval from racking and movement of produce around the warehouse.

You will work 48 hours per week over 5 shifts (17:00–03:00 or 19:00–05:00), with training provided for forklift use and a focus on stock rotation, picking orders and maintaining a clean environment.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and able to work unsupervised.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in a warehouse is advantageous.
• Forklift licence is desirable but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Stock retrieval from racking.
• Pallet wrapping and movement of produce.
• Assisting with picking orders and replenishment tasks.
• Ensuring stock rotation is followed.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy environment.

Skills

Dependable

Self-motivated

Rules awareness

Strong work ethic

Communication

Relationship building

Forklift license desirable

Warehouse experience advantageous

Tools

Forklift Training

Job description

Night Warehouse Despatch Operative

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

Salary: £32,909.57 per annum

Job Description

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 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 self-motivated
• 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 hospitality 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