Nights Warehouse Operative

TN United Kingdom; West of England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Warehouse Operatives to join their dynamic nights team in Yate, Bristol. This full-time position involves maintaining a clean warehouse, loading and unloading vehicles, and ensuring that all orders are accurately picked and prepared for delivery. Ideal candidates will possess strong numeracy and literacy skills, be physically fit, and have a flexible attitude towards work. Join a company that has been a leader in the foodservice sector for over 50 years, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Income Protection Scheme

Employee Health Assured Program (EAP)

Staff discount on company goods

Free onsite car parking

Covered bicycle rack

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is essential.
• Good level of fitness required for heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the warehouse and yard.
• Load and unload vehicles accurately and safely.
• Pick goods as specified for deliveries.

Skills

Numeracy skills

English literacy skills

Manual handling techniques

Organisational skills

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Job description

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Hours: Up to 42.5 Hours per week; Mon to Fri

Our client is a Bristol based wholesale company, and they are currently seeking Full-time, Permanent, Warehouse Operatives to join their busy nights team at their head office based in Yate, Bristol.

• Life Assurance Scheme – enrolment from day 1 of employment
• Income Protection Scheme – enrolment from day 1 of employment
• Access to Employee Health Assured Program (EAP)
• Staff discount on company goods
• Free onsite car parking and covered bicycle rack

Our client has been established for over 50 years and is one of the largest independent foodservice companies in the Southwest. They supply a full range of frozen, chilled and ambient foods, fresh and frozen seafood, together with an extensive range of non-food catering products.

The Role:

This position will suit someone who is physically fit, has a flexible attitude and can work well both alone and as part of a team. Previous warehouse experience is essential.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Maintain the warehouse and yard in a clean and tidy condition.
• Load and unload vehicles by hand and using plant machinery where necessary and qualified to do so.
• Ensure all orders are loaded onto the correct vehicle and stock has been checked off against the pick sheet.
• Ensure stock is in a suitable condition to be issued to the customer.
• Ensure loading of vehicles is carried out in a manner which prevents damage, and loads are secured to prevent movement during transit.
• Where appropriate ensure chiller/freezer temperature checks are carried out.
• Pick required goods as specified on a paper picking sheet for the next day’s deliveries.
• Attention to detail is important to ensure all products match the paper pick sheet and no products are missed.
• Check goods being delivered match details on the delivery note and purchase order form.
• Ensure all delivered goods are free from pest infestations, contamination or damage and are in a satisfactory condition. Reject goods if criteria are not met.
• Ensure delivered goods are promptly and accurately moved to the appropriate bay in the warehouse.

The Person:

Warehouse Operatives will be expected to have the following skills/attributes:

• A good level of numeracy and English literacy skills with the ability to read and complete record sheets and paperwork accurately. They are a paper-based warehouse; NO electronic headsets are used.
• The role is physically demanding and therefore a good level of fitness is required as heavy lifting is involved. Must have knowledge of manual handling techniques and understand the importance of adhering to Health and Safety.
• Helpful, honest, reliable, trustworthy character with a strong work ethic and a flexible and adaptable attitude to work.
• Able to remain calm when under pressure with a positive attitude, ensuring items are picked and loaded accurately and in good time to meet deadlines.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work alone with minimum supervision as well as part of a team. Able to take direction from the Supervisor and follow instructions.
• Quick learner.

All applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination.

Only successful applicants will receive a response.