Warehouse and Packing Operatives

Kerry; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension up to 10%

Employee Assistance Program

Volunteer day MyCommunity

Job summary

Kerry Portbury site in Bristol is recruiting for permanent full‑time Warehouse Operatives and Packing Operatives on day shifts with rotating weeks (0600‑1400 / 1400‑2200).

Roles involve hands-on work across warehouse operations, packing lines, and dispatch, with opportunities to contribute to production support as the business expands. Own transport is essential due to site location.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, production or packing environment.
• Flexibility to work across departments and tasks.
• Strong focus on quality, safety and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Good English reading and communication.
• Basic IT/PC skills; SAP experience advantageous but not essential.
• Forklift Truck/Power Pallet Truck experience beneficial but not required.
• Own transport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of work, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Pack products safely and efficiently in line with customer and company requirements.
• Pick, store and move materials in line with production schedules and site standards.
• Palletise finished products and prepare them for storage or dispatch.
• Support production operations to ensure products are manufactured and packed to schedule.
• Work across different factory departments as required to support operational demands.
• Meet quality, food safety, health and safety and productivity targets.
• Follow company procedures and safe working practices, reporting any issues promptly.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Team player

Quality & safety

Attention to detail

English communication

IT basics

Own transport

Tools

SAP experience

FLT/PPT experience

Job description

Requisition ID 66744 Position Type FT Permanent Workplace ArrangementWe are currently recruiting for

permanent full-time day shift basis

Shifts are on a two week rotating basis - Week 1 Monday - Friday - 0600 - 1400 and Week 2 Monday - Friday 1400 - 2200This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to work across a variety of departments including warehouse operations, packing lines, production support and dispatch. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team at this exciting time of expansion

Requisition ID 66744 Position Type FT Permanent Workplace ArrangementWe are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives and Packing Operatives to join our team at our Kerry Portbury site in Bristol on a permanent full‑time day shift basis Shifts are on a two week rotating basis - Week 1 Monday - Friday - 0600 - 1400 and Week 2 Monday - Friday 1400 - 2200This is a hands‑on role within a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to work across a variety of departments including warehouse operations, packing lines, production support and dispatch. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team at this exciting time of expansion If you enjoy varied work, are committed to high standards and can adapt to different areas of the operation as business needs this could be the role for you! Due to the location of the site, having your own transport is essential Our Portbury site is a dry blending and mixing facility where we produce flavour blends for some of the world's best‑known brands. Every week, hundreds of tonnes of product are accurately measured, blended and packed for our customers

What will you do?

• Maintain high standards of work, accuracy and attention to detail
• Pack products safely and efficiently in line with customer and company requirements
• Pick, store and move materials in line with production schedules, stock rotation procedures and site standards
• Palletise finished products and prepare them for storage or dispatch
• Support production operations to ensure products are manufactured and packed to schedule
• Work across different factory departments as required to support operational demands
• Meet quality, food safety, health and safety and productivity targets
• Follow company procedures and safe working practices, reporting any issues promptly
• Adhere to hygiene, housekeeping and clean‑as‑you‑go standards
• Complete all required paperwork and system updates accurately
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of factory operations
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the role. Some departments require manual handling and lifting/moving products weighing up to 25kg

What do you need to be successful?

• Previous experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, production or packing environment
• Flexibility and willingness to work across different departments and tasks
• A strong focus on quality, safety and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational skills and the ability to remain focused in a fast‑paced environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to read, understand and communicate effectively in English
• Basic IT/PC skills
• SAP experience would be advantageous but is not essential
• Forklift Truck (FLT) and/or Power Pallet Truck (PPT) experience would be beneficial but not required
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting and moving products up to 25kg in certain areas
• Own transport is essential due to the location of the site

Why Join Us?

• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program
• OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year
• OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause

About Kerry

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Working behind the scenes, every day we partner with customers to solve the world’s most complex food challenges with our range of differentiated ingredients, technologies, and people. We are passionate about what we do and are constantly innovating to create a healthier, more enjoyable, and sustainable food future without compromise. We are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030. Our Safety purpose “we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day”. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.