Warehouse Operative

GCL Food Ingredients; Greasley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Death-in-Service

Training

Parking

Tea/Coffee

Holiday entitlement

Overtime

Career progression

Job summary

GCL Food Ingredients in Newthorpe, UK, seeks a Warehouse Operative to move goods within the production facility. You will operate warehouse vehicles, receive and dispatch goods, and maintain safe practices in a physically demanding environment.

You will work 40 hours per week, 07:30–16:30 with some flexibility, earning a starting rate of £12.75 per hour. The role offers overtime, training, and benefits as part of a busy, team-focused site.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse operations is essential.
• Able to lift and move heavy goods safely.
• Physically fit with attention to safety and detail.
• Able to read delivery and collection paperwork.
• Good English and numerate; proficient with basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse equipment and manage stock movement.
• Perform general duties: lifting, stacking and loading.
• Receive, store and dispatch goods following procedures.
• Keep accurate stock records and assist with counts.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment and assist team.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Physically fit

English proficiency

Numeracy

Team player

Time management

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Counter and Reach Truck licenses

Job description

Working Hours: 40 hours per week - 07:30 – 16:30 – Some flexibility required

Salary: Starting salary £12.75 per hour

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Established in 1964, GCL Food Ingredients is a manufacturer and supplier to both foodservice and industrial customers. We aim to work closely with both our customers and suppliers to create a food chain partnership. This brings together all our teams to work not only on innovation and market trends but to help inspire the next generation of meals to our client’s consumers.

The Role:

As a Warehouse Operative for GCL Food Ingredients based in Newthorpe, you’ll be joining an industry leader and performing various duties within our ever growing production facility. This position involves various tasks and is responsible for safely operating various vehicles to move goods and materials between the warehouse and other locations and ensures the safe receipt, storage and dispatch of warehouse goods. This role involves regular heavy lifting and requires individuals who can work efficiently in a physically demanding environment. A strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety are essential for this role.

Main Duties will involve but not limited to:

• Taking accountability for the day to day performance of your personal area of operation and influence.
• Perform general warehouse duties, including lifting, stacking and loading.
• Pick and amalgamate stock from the correct location.
• Load/unload all in/outbound stock correctly and put away all inbound stock as per instructions.
• Operating equipment in accordance with best practice complying with Health and Safety rules and regulations and GCL procedures.
• Maintain records of stock ensuring paperwork is up to date and completed in a timely manner
• Assist with regular stock counts.
• Ensure the yard and warehouse is kept organised and tidy at all times
• Promote excellent communications between departments, customers and suppliers.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to meet daily targets.
• Follow all health and safety policies, practices and standards always, taking personal accountability for safe working practices.
• Undertake any other reasonable request from the Warehouse Manager or the Management Team

Skills/Knowledge:

• A reliable, trustworthy and team focused approach.
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment is essential.
• High attention to detail to ensure quality standards are met
• Ability to read and understand delivery and collection associated paperwork
• Physically fit and able to lift/move heavy goods
• You should be comfortable working in a fast paced warehouse environment.
• Computer Literacy in Microsoft office – Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc
• You should have a good standard of English and be numerate.
• You should have strong time keeping skills
• You should be adaptable and able to help in other departments as required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work within a team environment but also have the ability to work using your own initiative

We can offer:

• Company Death-in-Service Benefit
• Continuous training provided.
• Free on site parking
• Free tea/coffee whilst at work
• 20 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays with additional service increases
• Overtime throughout the year, paid at a competitive rate for weekdays & weekends
• Opportunity to develop yourself and progress as the department grows

Qualifications:

• Counter and Reach Truck licenses are highly desirable, Training could be provided to the right candidatePrevious experience in a warehouse environment is essential.Previous experience of processes involving Inventory Management and associated paperwork is essential.