Warehouse Assistant

Morepeople 01780; Dartford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Morepeople 01780 is recruiting for a Warehouse Assistant in Dartford for a 3-month fixed-term contract. The role involves pick/pack tasks in a fast-paced food/FMCG environment, with rotating day/evening/night shifts from October to December.

The role requires accuracy, a good eye for detail, and the ability to work safely under HACCP standards. Driving may be required for emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production or FMCG warehousing is desirable.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in picking/packing tasks.
• Familiarity with HACCP and food safety procedures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack food/FMCG products to customer orders and deadlines.
• Support dispatch activities and assist with driving duties in emergencies.
• Operate basic warehouse equipment after training and keep the area clean.

Skills

Food production

FMCG

Picking & packing

Food safety HACCP

Driving licence

Tools

Scanners

Scales

Conveyors

Packing machinery

Job description

Warehouse Assistant | Food Manufacturing | 3-month FTC
Dartford

Overview

We are currently recruiting for a 3-month fixed-term Pick and Pack Operative to join a busy food/FMCG operation based in Dartford from October to December. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in food production, warehousing, picking, packing, chilled environments or FMCG distribution who can work accurately, safely and at pace during a key seasonal period.

The role will involve picking and packing food products, supporting dispatch activity and, in emergency cases only, assisting with driving duties. Candidates must be comfortable working on a rota across Monday to Sunday, with rotating shift patterns across days, evenings and nights.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack food/FMCG products accurately in line with customer orders, production requirements and dispatch deadlines.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse, production or chilled food environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Ensure all products are packed, labelled and presented correctly before dispatch.
• Follow food safety, hygiene and site procedures at all times, including HACCP and clean-as-you-go standards.
• Handle products and packages safely, including heavier items where required.
• Operate basic warehouse or packing equipment such as scanners, scales, conveyors or packing machinery where trained.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working area throughout the shift.
• Provide support with driving duties in emergency cases only, where required and appropriately authorised.

Skills and experience required

• Previous experience within food production, FMCG, picking and packing, warehouse, chilled distribution or a similar operational environment is desirable.
• Understanding of food hygiene, food safety and HACCP standards would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to pick, pack, count and record products accurately.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and meeting daily targets.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible to work rotating shifts across days, evenings, nights and weekends.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A full UK driving licence would be beneficial due to potential emergency driving requirements.

Working hours

This is a rotating shift role, working up to 40 hours per week. The site operates Monday to Sunday between approximately 04:00 and 01:00, with Early, Late and Night shifts involved

Pay

£13.00 per hour

• 3-month fixed-term contract from October to December
• Opportunity to gain experience within a busy food/FMCG operation
• Rotating shift patterns with up to 40 hours per week

Work location

Dartford - in person