Warehouse Operative

Adnams Plc; Reydon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Reydon is seeking a Warehouse Operative to manage stock and maintain safety standards. The role entails picking stock, completing paperwork, and supporting general warehousing duties. Ideal candidates are physically fit with good communication skills and a customer-focused approach. A competitive salary and benefits including a pension and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Share Incentive Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Wellbeing Programmes

Fabulous employee discounts!

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or environment is preferred.
• A Forklift licence is advantageous but not compulsory.
• Polite and well-mannered nature is essential when customer facing.

Responsibilities

• Pick and replenish stock using electronic handheld devices.
• Complete accurate paperwork and perform general warehousing duties.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Physical fitness

Good communication skills

Adaptability

Customer focus

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Overview

Warehouse Operative – 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5.30pm. Fixed term contract until Saturday 3rd January 2026. Our Distribution Centre is just a couple of miles from our Southwold brewery and is the hub for Adnams beers, spirits and wine.

About Adnams

We make award‑winning beers and spirits, run shops, pubs and hotels, and drive innovation and digital transformation. We care passionately about the environment, local communities and social responsibilities, and we celebrate diversity. Every customer is valued and treated with kindness.

Responsibilities

As a Warehouse Operative you will pick and replenish stock using electronic handheld devices, complete accurate paperwork and perform general warehousing duties while Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to. Housekeeping on a day‑to‑day basis is imperative and all team members keep the workplace safe and tidy.

Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar role or environment is preferred, a Forklift licence is advantageous but not compulsory as full training will be given. Physical fitness, agility and core body strength are essential. Good communication skills, customer focus, true team player and adaptability to a range of tasks are required. Polite and well‑mannered nature is essential when customer facing. Ideal candidates provide flexibility, may work more hours in busy periods, and may shift change at short notice.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Share Incentive Plan
• Career Development Opportunities
• Wellbeing Programmes
• Fabulous employee discounts!

What’s in it for you?

Sense of pride working for a caring business, fun working with an amazing bunch of people, enthusiastic and hard‑working people tend to stay around. We admire innovation and are not afraid to try new ideas, giving you the chance to put new ideas into practice to deliver even better results for everyone.