Warehouse Associate

Nestlé; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential discretionary annual bonus

Pension up to 12% contribution from Ne

268.2 hours annual holiday entitlement

Two paid volunteering days

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Nestlé is offering a Warehouse Associate position at York Distribution Centre to join a team focused on accurate receiving, storage, picking and despatch. The role includes full training on MHE and forklift operation, with a commitment to safety and quality across all processes.

You will work a rotating morning/afternoon pattern averaging 40.83 hours per week, supported by Nestlé’s training and development programs, a strong pension, annual leave, and volunteering days as part of a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse/logistics preferred but training provided.
• Willingness to learn and develop long-term career with Nestlé.
• Safety-conscious attitude and ability to work with forklifts.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, store, pick and despatch products accurately and efficiently.
• Adhere to SOPs and safe working practices.
• Maintain inventory records and quality controls.
• Ensure timely despatch to customers.
• Promote teamwork and clear communication between shifts.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Teamwork

Customer service focus

Willingness to learn

Tools

MHE (Material Handling Equipment)

Forklifts

Job description

York Distribution Centre

Salary: £45,683.00 (inclusive of shift allowance)

Working pattern: Rotating morning and afternoon shifts of 9 and 10 hours, averaging 40.83 hours per week. The shift pattern will be discussed in more detail at the interview stage.

• Potential discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous pension scheme, with up to a 12% contribution from Nestlé.
• 268.2 hours annual holiday entitlement.
• A focus on personal development and growth.

Business Area

Nestlé UK&I

Location

York Distribution Centre

Salary: £45,683.00 (inclusive of shift allowance)

Working pattern: Rotating morning and afternoon shifts of 9 and 10 hours, averaging 40.83 hours per week. The shift pattern will be discussed in more detail at the interview stage.

Some Of Our Other Fantastic Benefits

• Potential discretionary annual bonus.
• Generous pension scheme, with up to a 12% contribution from Nestlé.
• 268.2 hours annual holiday entitlement.
• Two paid volunteering days.
• A focus on personal development and growth.

We have a fantastic opportunity at our York Distribution Centre (YDC) for a Warehouse Associate. We are looking for motivated individuals who want to build a long-term career with Nestlé. Whether you bring previous warehouse experience or are looking for a new challenge and development opportunity, you will be supported with training, coaching and opportunities to grow within our business.

You will receive the training needed to use material handling equipment (MHE) and forklifts safely and confidently. A strong focus on quality and pick accuracy will be essential to delivering the right experience for our customers and consumers.

You will also need to be safety-conscious and confident in challenging unsafe behaviours, helping us to prevent incidents and maintain a safe working environment.

We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity. We proudly signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, are committed to Disability Confidence, and have been recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for gender equality for three consecutive years. Additionally, we are a headline partner of Diversity and Inclusion in grocery.

Your impact

The main purpose of this role is to work safely as part of the YDC team, developing the skills and knowledge required to receive, store, pick and despatch products accurately and efficiently, while delivering excellent service to our customers.

Other key responsibilities of this role will include:

• Adhering to all standard operating procedures and safe working practices.
• Ensuring compliance with inventory management processes and associated quality controls, including accurate record-keeping.
• Maximising internal and external customer service by ensuring the timely and accurate despatch of goods.
• Following good housekeeping and YDC standards, including a clean-as-you-go mindset, to maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment.
• Promoting effective teamwork and clear communication between shifts and the management team.
• Successfully identify and deliver opportunities for process improvement.

Your ingredients for success

Whether you already have experience in a warehouse or distribution environment or are looking to start a new career in logistics, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for individuals with the right attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in developing a long-term career with Nestlé.

Experience within a warehouse, logistics or distribution environment would be beneficial, but it is not essential, as full training will be provided on MHE, warehouse processes, quality standards and safe working practices.

Other qualities will include, but are not limited to:

• A positive, safety-focused attitude, with the confidence to speak up and help keep yourself and others safe.
• A commitment to learning, personal development and delivering excellent service by getting the right product to the customer on time.
• A team-focused, continuous improvement mindset, with a willingness to solve problems, develop new skills and look for better ways of working.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A desire to develop and progress within a fast-paced distribution environment.

What You Need To Know

Advert posting date: 14/10/2026

Advert closing date: 28/10/2026

We will consider candidates as they apply and may close the advertisement early if we receive sufficient applications, so please do not delay in submitting your application.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect and we believe that embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment allows everyone to reach their full potential and drives innovative thinking. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all gender identities, ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities, parents, carers and members of the LGBT+ community. Please let us know if we can provide accommodations to ensure your full participation in the application process.

To find out more about Nestlé’s commitment to DEI: Nestlé's Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace

Right to work in the UK

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route, as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria. The successful candidate must therefore be able to demonstrate their own right to work during the recruitment process without Nestlé sponsorship.

To find out more about your recruitment journey with Nestlé: Recruitment Journey | Nestlé UK & Ireland