Night Warehouse Operative – Cold Chain Picker & Loader

Bako-Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday inclusive of bank

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance cover

Company Sick Pay

Employee Discount Scheme

Cycle to work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

BAKO Group currently seeks a Warehouse Operative for our Preston site to support unloading/loading activities and accurate stock handling across ambient, freezer and chill sections. You will ensure goods are checked in, temperatures monitored, and orders processed efficiently.

The role requires forklift competency, strong communication, and willingness to work Sunday-Thursday nights. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and stable employment in a leading UK bakery supplier.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience is essential.
• Ability to work across freezer, chilled and ambient departments.
• Must be flexible and reliable.
• Good communication skills and team collaboration.
• Counterbalance forklift licence is required.
• Shunting experience is desirable.
• Health & Safety training is expected.
• Machine handling equipment experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load vehicles and follow shift supervisor instructions.
• Accurately pick and collate stock across ambient, freezer and chiller areas.
• Check goods inwards and monitor vehicle temperatures before loading/unloading.
• Operate MHE safely and per instructions.
• Carry out hygiene/maintenance tasks as directed by management.
• Perform other duties to ensure efficient warehouse operations.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Freezer/Chilled/Ambient handling

Flexibility

Good communication

Counterbalance forklift licence

Shunting experience

H&S training

MHE experience

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

BAKO Group currently seeks a Warehouse Operative for our Preston site to support unloading/loading activities and accurate stock handling across ambient, freezer and chill sections. You will ensure goods are checked in, temperatures monitored, and orders processed efficiently.

The role requires forklift competency, strong communication, and willingness to work Sunday-Thursday nights. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and stable employment in a leading UK bakery supplier.