Warehouse Operative

Culina; Radfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Healthcare Cash Plan

Free life insurance as a employee equl

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

Recognition schemes - £100 vouchers

Job summary

Culina, the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, has an exciting opportunity in its Chilled & Fresh division. We operate across 100+ locations with a vast fleet, delivering every day. This role supports loading/unloading, accurate documentation, and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate embraces deadlines, demonstrates numerical reasoning, and contributes to a reliable, efficient cold-chain operation. Excellent benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced logistics environment.
• Ability to work in chilled environments.
• Strong verbal and numerical reasoning.
• Conscientious and reliable with a positive can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload product per policy.
• Complete inbound and dispatch documentation accurately.
• Report faults and ensure VOR vehicles are parked correctly.
• Ensure loads are secured before departure and meet productivity targets.
• Work safely in line with Health & Safety, SSOWs and HACCP where appropriate.
• Handle customer returns and coordinate with Stock Controller.

Skills

Load/unload operations

Documentation

Health & Safety

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Tools

MHE (material handling equipment)

Job description

• To ensure you load/unload product strictly in line with the Company's policies and procedures.
• To ensure the correct documentation is completed for all inbound and dispatch loads.
• Reporting any trailer or MHE faults in line with Company procedures and ensuring VOR vehicles are placed in the designated areas.
• To remain vigilant in ensuring goods are picked and assembled accurately as per instructions.
• To ensure dispatched loads are properly secured prior to leaving the loading bay.
• To reach and maintain the standards required to meet the Company's productivity targets.
• Ensure all practices and procedures are safely carried out in line with the Company's Health & Safety policy, SSOWs and HACCP regulations, where appropriate, and to challenge colleagues who fail to adhere to any such rules or regulations.
• Ensure customer returns are received, recorded and notified to the appropriate Stock Controller
  Ability to work within a chilled/cold environment
• Experience of working within an environment where achieving deadlines and quality of work are critical
• Understanding of verbal and numerical reasoning
• Conscientious and reliable nature
• Positivate 'can do' attitude

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK's leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation's best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day. We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division - from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

In return for your hard work and dedication we offer the added bonus of an excellent benefits package, which include - but is not limited to - the following:

• Free Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free life insurance as a employee equal to three times your basic salary.
• Competitive pension scheme
• 'Cycle 2 Work' Scheme - save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees - monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers