Warehouse Operative

Samworth Brothers; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Samworth Brothers is seeking a warehouse operative in Leicester to operate FLT/PPT machinery, carry out quality checks, and help maintain stock accuracy across designated areas.

The role emphasizes technical competence, problem-solving, and supporting continuous improvement to boost warehouse efficiency while adhering to health and safety standards. Opportunities for progression within the team are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Experience operating warehouse machinery (FLT/PPT).
• Strong quality control mindset and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate warehouse machinery (FLT/PPT), perform quality control check, identify and report faults and ensure compliance with Health and Safety and stock control procedures.
• Ensure stock accuracy, manage yields, and oversee materials usage within designated work areas.
• Support warehouse efficiency through process improvement and problem-solving.

Skills

FLT/PPT operation

Quality control

Health & safety

Job description

About The Role

Our people are Heroes

We think our people here at Samworth Brothers are the best out there! So, let's talk about them first. We are constantly in awe of their dedication to get the job done and the commitment they show. We are also super proud of having such a multicultural team of welcoming, spirited people who look out for each other's interests and thrive on getting the job done but having fun doing it. In fact, half of our people have been with us for more than 5 years and many a lot longer than that. They all have the same mission in mind – to keep our lines running and to be truly proud of what goes out the door. No matter the challenge, they all come together because that's what families do.

So what's the job all about?

• Operate warehouse machinery (FLT/PPT), perform quality control check, identify and report faults and ensure compliance with Health and Safety and stock control procedures.
• Ensure stock accuracy, manage yields, and oversee materials usage withing designated work areas.
• This role requires a high lever of technical competence, problem-solving skills and the ability to support warehouse efficiency through process improvement.

Up, up and away!

So what about the next job after this one. What about Progression? Team Leader? Why not? Management role? Now you're talking.

The incredible perks

Join the Samworth Brothers Family! You will enjoy these amazing benefits:

• Company pension scheme that matches your contributions
• Private Health Scheme
• Annual pay review
• Profit related pay
• Hot food restaurant
• Free on-site parking
• Colleague discounts on selected shopping, cinema, restaurants, travel and more
• A refer-a-friend scheme (that gives you money for successfully recommending people to join us)

About Us

Food For Now specialises in the daily delivery of short shelf-life products, serving a wide range of customers with an equally diverse portfolio of brands and offerings. Agile, responsive, and growing rapidly, we're proud to be helping retailers meet the demands of today's fast-paced food landscape. At Food For Now, we're more than just a logistics and supply operation - we're a family. Our collaborative culture and strong team spirit help us support one another and achieve great things together. As part of a well-established group, we offer stability, opportunity, and a place where you can truly thrive.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer making diversity and inclusion a core part of everything we do. We also actively welcome applications from neurodivergent individuals and are committed to a recruitment process that's fair, respectful, and free from bias. If you need any adaptations to the application or interview process, please do let us know.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.