Nightshift Warehouse Operative

Fowler Welch; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 27,359; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Fowler Welch in Newton Abbot is hiring Nightshift Warehouse Operatives to support key retail warehouse operations in a fast-paced, modern environment. This full-time, permanent role runs Friday to Tuesday nights from 21:00 to 07:00, in a chilled warehouse at around 3 degrees.

You will load/unload stock, complete documentation for inbound and outbound loads, report faults, ensure loads are secured and products are stored to safety standards, while meeting productivity targets.

Qualifications

• Recent warehouse experience in a fast-paced environment is an advantage.
• Confident working to clear targets and KPI’s and delivering strong performance.
• Comfortable working in a chilled warehouse environment.
• Strong verbal communication and numerical accuracy.
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to doing the job well.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload product in line with Company policies and procedures.
• Complete documentation for inbound and dispatch loads.
• Report trailer or MHE faults and manage VOR vehicles.
• Ensure goods are picked and assembled accurately per instructions.
• Ensure dispatched loads are properly secured before leaving loading bay.
• Meet the Company’s productivity targets and maintain standards.
• Follow Health & Safety policies, SSOWs and HACCP regulations.

Skills

Recent warehouse experience

Targets & KPIs

Chilled environment

Verbal communication

Numerical accuracy

Reliability & work ethic

Job description

Company Description

Fowler Welch – a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers across the UK. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and to promote being an employer of choice.

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for Nightshift Warehouse Operatives to join our Newton Abbott team, supporting key retail warehouse operations in a fast‑paced, modern environment. This is a hands‑on role where you will play an important part in keeping stock moving accurately, safely and efficiently while being part of a reliable and supportive team.

This is a full‑time, permanent opportunity working Friday to Tuesday Nights between 21:00 and 07:00.

The role is based in a chilled warehouse environment, so you will need to be comfortable working in temperatures of around 3 degrees.

• Between £12.71 – £19.86 per hour depending on shift
• Opportunity to boost earning potential with premium overtime rates

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure you load/unload product strictly in line with the Company's policies and procedures.
• Ensure the correct documentation is completed for all inbound and dispatch loads.
• Report any trailer or MHE faults in line with Company procedures and ensure VOR vehicles are placed in the designated areas.
• Remain vigilant in ensuring goods are picked and assembled accurately as per instructions.
• Ensure dispatched loads are properly secured prior to leaving the loading bay.
• Reach and maintain the standards required to meet the Company's productivity targets.
• Ensure all practices and procedures are safely carried out in line with the Company’s Health & Safety policy, SSOWs and HACCP regulations, where appropriate, and challenge colleagues who fail to adhere to any such rules or regulations.
• Ensure customer returns are received, recorded and notified to the appropriate Stock Controller.

Qualifications

• Recent warehouse experience in a fast‑paced environment is an advantage.
• Confident working to clear targets and KPI’s and delivering strong performance.
• Comfortable working in a chilled warehouse environment.
• Strong verbal communication and numerical accuracy.
• Reliable, hardworking and committed to doing the job well.

Benefits

• Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Free life insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary.
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme – save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers.