Stores Operator

apetito Limited; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Living Wage benchmark

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Canteen

Free parking

Staff discounts

Job summary

apetito Limited is seeking an organised warehouse operator to support raw material handling, goods dispatch and storage within the Stores department. The role uses SAP WM for material movements and stock control, with a focus on accuracy and traceability.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with early shift patterns 06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00. A bonus scheme and benefits are offered in addition to the £15.93 per hour wage.

Qualifications

• Must be methodical in work and have a good standard in Mathematics.
• Knowledge of how to use a computer system.
• Team player with good people skills.

Responsibilities

• Unload, QA check, and put away raw materials using SAP WM.
• Pick and replenish raw materials into production PSA using SAP WM.
• Dispatch finished goods with balanced loads and proper pallet weights.
• Maintain yard and external storage areas.
• Support QA/QC with traceability and stock checks.
• Follow safe working practices and report accidents.

Skills

Computer systems

Mathematics

Team player

People skills

Tools

SAP WM

Warehouse scanners

Reach truck license

Job description

Overview

The Stores department is keen to promote excellent team work by employing people who have a positive attitude. By achieving this, the department is in the best position to supply the meals department in an efficient manner. We aim to not only achieve our targets but improve on them as well.

This position is 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00

£15.93 per hour + Bonus + Benefits

Who we are

apetito is the UK's leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors serving more than 1,300 care homes, health care and education settings.

Our meals are expertly crafted by our dieticians and chefs, and then frozen to lock in the goodness.

Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK's largest ready meal supplier cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK.

Responsibilities

• To unload, QA check, and put away raw materials using SAP WM.
• To pick and replenish raw materials into production PSA Using SAP WM.
• To dispatch finished goods ensuring balanced loads and pallet weights logged.
• To maintain yard and external storage areas.
• It is also expected that an operator in this area would be able to work in other areas in the Low Care area as required.
• Products must be picked to the correct weight and batch codes supplied.
• To assist QA/QC with any traceability and blocked stock issues.
• Inform the person running the area if you think there is a potential issue with the quality of the product.
• Work in a safe manner at all times.
• Follow safe working practices.
• Assist if required with risk assessments.
• Report any accidents or dangerous occurrences.

About you

Essential:

• Knowledge of how to use a Computer system.
• Must be methodical in working as well as a good standard in Mathematics.

Desirable:

• Reach Truck, Counter balance and PPT vehicle licenses.(training can be provided).
• Knowledge of warehouse systems as well as SAP Warehousing/scanners.

Personal Qualities:

Essential:

• A good people skill as the Team interacts with many internal and external customers.
• A Team player.

Desirable:

• Previous experience with the interaction with people from a previous back ground.
• Proven ability of working within a Team.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the skilled worker route as it does not meet the minimumrequirements set out under the UK Immigration Rules.

Company Benefits

• Competitive salary - accredited Living Wage employer
• 25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
• Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking
• Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
• apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts

Our Values

As a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.

We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers.

We are driven by a passion for service and dedicated to feeding some of the UK's most vulnerable people.

We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.

Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer.Learn more about apetito's commitment to a more sustainable future.

We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.