Warehouse Operative

Warburtons; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension up to 7%

Life assurance

Employee discounts (Extra Dough)

Personal development

Kitchens stocked with products

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Warburtons in Biggleswade is seeking a Warehouse Team Member to join our distribution operation. You will help assemble and despatch orders for primary and secondary routes, while upholding quality and food-safety standards in a fast-paced site.

This role includes working the 6pm–3am rota, applying SOPs, maintaining hygiene, and teamwork with colleagues. We offer induction, training, and a range of benefits as part of a family-owned business that values people and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience as Warehouse Operative in a food environment.
• Knowledge of SOPs for warehousing.
• Training in manual handling.
• Familiarity with SAP and order allocation.
• Understanding of Hygiene & Food Safety Legislation.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong numeracy and basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and complete all orders on time and in full for primary and secondary distribution routes; identify deficits and take appropriate action to ensure fair distribution.
• Ensure products are despatched in accordance with quality and date code requirements and comply with food safety legislation.
• Maintain hygiene standards throughout designated areas in line with basic food hygiene.
• Complete all paperwork on time to ensure accurate recording and reporting.
• Communicate progress on tasks with the team; highlight issues to Team Manager.
• Stack and store all equipment in the appropriate areas, keeping operational spaces safe.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Communication

Prioritisation

Decision making

Numeracy

Basic IT skills

Manual handling

Hygiene & Food Safety

Tools

SAP

iCart technology

Job description

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As ‘the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand’ we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a fifth-generation family, with the introduction of the sixth generation, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 11 bakeries and 16 depots, producing a range of over 70 products including gluten and wheat free. Family and values are what makes us different, and we are a proud bunch, join us and you too could be proud to be Warburtons.

Join Our Growing Team at Warburtons!

• Function:Distribution
• Contract:4 on 2 off rota. 6pm - 3am

Join the team behind the UK’s No.1 bakery brand and help keep households stocked with the products millions know and love. The Biggleswade site is a modern, state‑of‑the‑art operation featuring the latest iCart technology and a fast‑growing So, if you’re a Warehouse Team Member or Operative, looking for a role with a bit more substance (and crust!), this could be your moment to prove you’re made of the right stuff.

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative ideally gained in a food environment
• Detailed knowledge and experience of working towards all SOPs which effect a warehouse
• Effective manual handling techniques training undertaken
• Knowledge of SAP to enable allocation of product and closing of orders
• Understanding of requirements of Hygiene & Food Safety Legislation
• Good communication skills- a team player, listens to others, respects differences in personal style and beliefs
• Can prioritise and manage own workload to ensure tasks are delivered as promised
• Decision making skills – makes effective decisions in areas affecting own job
• Numeracy – mental arithmetic skills
• Basic IT skills

The Recipe

As a Warehouse Team Member, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring smooth, efficient processes while upholding our reputation for exceptional service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• To assemble and complete all orders on time and in full for primary and secondary distribution routes (where applicable). Identify deficits and take appropriate action to ensure the deficit is evenly distributed across all customers.
• To ensure products despatched, comply with quality and date code requirements and comply with food safety legislation, initiating any required action.
• To maintain Company hygiene and statutory hygiene standards throughout designated areas, working within the principles of basic food hygiene and good housekeeping.
• To complete all paperwork on a timely and regular basis to ensure accurate recording and reporting of information.
• To communicate progress on tasks with team members, highlighting operational issues to Team Manager or Managers (where applicable)
• To stack and store all equipment in the appropriate areas, ensuring operational areas are safe and kept clear of equipment.

At Warburtons, we believe in investing in our people. You will be supported with a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house teams. Your knowledge of basic warehouse operations and transport legislation will be key for a smooth and safe day.

About Us

As the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand, we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 23 distribution sites, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat-free options. We are striving to be a net-zero business by 2050 and believe in minimizing our impact on the environment while making a positive impact on society.

Biggleswade is known for being the home of the world's first-ever seed company, founded by Samuel Wells in the 18th century. Warburtons' newest site is conveniently situated with access to the A1, providing a gateway to the North and South, as well as easy access to both the East and West parts of England. Alongside its agricultural heritage, Biggleswade is ideally situated along the River Ivel and has a long-standing tradition of weekly markets dating back to the Middle Ages.

Extra Dough

At last and by no means least you will want to know what your breads worth:

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions up to 7%
• Life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service

We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.