Warehouse Operative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Private Health Scheme

Annual pay review

Profit related pay

Hot food restaurant

Free on-site parking

Colleague discounts

Refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Samworth Brothers is hiring for a production/warehouse role based in the United Kingdom. The position involves on-site quality checks on the production line, moving packaged goods around the warehouse with pallet trollies or a forklift, and ensuring all documentation is legible and accurate.

The role offers opportunities for progression within a supportive, family-like team culture. Join a multicultural workforce that values dedication and teamwork, with benefits including a company pension,

Qualifications

• Carry out product quality checks on the production line.
• Move packaged items around the warehouse using pallet trollies or a forklift.
• Ensure documentation and paperwork are legible, clear and accurate.

Responsibilities

• Quality checks on the production line and inform the Team Leader or Area Manager of defects.
• Move items around the warehouse using pallet trollies or a forklift.
• Ensure paperwork is legible, clear and accurate.

Skills

Quality inspection

Forklift operation

Documentation accuracy

Warehouse operations

Tools

Forklift truck

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?

• Checking products for quality on the production line and informing the Team Leader or Area Manager before removing defective items.
• Moving packaged items around the warehouse using pallet trollies or a forklift truck.
• Ensure that any documentation/paperwork completed is legible, clear and accurate.

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. We love the idea that you could come in here and really make something of yourself. So, we’ll encourage you every step of the way—all you have to do is show us that sparkle of innovation.

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.

Ready to make a difference?

Join us and be part of something special!

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.