Warehouse Operative

Puratos; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food company seeks a Warehouse Operative to ensure accurate order picking, manage goods-in processes, and maintain safety standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team-driven environment and prioritize customer focus, performing tasks with attention to detail. This position offers competitive salary and a range of benefits, including annual bonuses and generous leave allowances.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Up to 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Learning & Development Programs

Wellbeing Initiatives

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Be curious about people's needs and act with care.
• Work with others in a spirit of trust and respect.
• Tailor messages to your audience.
• Seek better ways to work and embrace feedback.
• Stay focused under pressure and be accountable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer orders are picked accurately and on time.
• Receive and process incoming goods efficiently.
• Maintain accurate inventory by following FIFO principles.
• Keep the workplace safe and efficient.
• Handle all waste and recycling promptly.

Skills

Customer Focus

Team Collaboration

Clear Communication

Continuous Improvement

Performance Driven

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain & Logistics

Job Location: GBR - Buckingham

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Working time: Full Time

Permanent/Temporary: Permanent

Who are you?: Professionals

Salary: £27,500

Shift: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 17:00

Role

Warehouse Operative at Puratos’ Buckingham site. You will be part of a newly expanded operation, responsible for the safe handling, accurate assembly, and quality control of all raw materials and customer orders from goods receipt to dispatch.

What you will do

• Pick and Pack with Precision – Ensure customer orders and production transfers are picked accurately and on time, so every delivery leaves our site complete, correct, and on schedule.
• Own the Goods-In Process – Receive and process incoming goods efficiently, ensuring they meet quality standards and are recorded in SAP with all the right documentation.
• Stock Control – Maintain accurate inventory by following FIFO principles, investigating discrepancies, and supporting regular stock counts.
• Cleanliness and Safety – Maintain high standards of housekeeping and carry out daily equipment checks to keep the workplace safe and efficient.
• Waste Management – Ensure all waste and recycling is handled promptly and correctly, supporting sustainability goals.
• Inventory Excellence – Assist with quarterly and year-end inventory counts and reporting.
• Quality and Compliance – Follow Quality, HACCP, and TACCP systems to ensure products meet food safety and hygiene standards.
• Safety-First Culture – Adhere to Health & Safety policies and current legislation.

What we expect from you

At Puratos, we value mindset and behaviours as much as skills. Here’s what we expect:

• Customer Focus – Be curious about people’s needs and act with care to make lives easier.
• Team Collaboration – Work with others in a spirit of trust and respect, embracing feedback and change.
• Clear Communication – Tailor messages to your audience and ensure alignment.
• Continuous Improvement – Seek better ways to work, embrace learning and feedback.
• Performance Driven – Be ambitious, accountable, and resourceful, staying focused under pressure.

What you can expect from Puratos

We are a warm, inclusive global company with a long-term vision, valuing people, diversity, and equal opportunities. We foster a caring and respectful work environment and are committed to delivering on our commitments.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – Reviewed annually to stay ahead of the market.
• Annual Bonus Scheme – 5% standard, with stretch potential up to 10%.
• Generous Pension – Up to 7.5% employer contributions.
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover, with options to add family.
• Up to 5 Weeks Annual Leave – Plus buy/sell options.
• Enhanced Sick Pay, Life Assurance, Income Protection – Comprehensive protection packages.
• Learning & Development – Structured programs with ~5 learning days per year.
• Wellbeing Initiatives – Access to wellbeing programs.
• Refer a Friend – £500 for successful referrals.
• Discounts & Awards – Perkbox discounts and monthly recognition awards.
• Cycle to Work – Scheme for health and savings.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re excited about helping others grow and want to be part of something magical, apply now to shape the future at Puratos. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.