Warehouse Operative

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance (x2)

Health Care Cash Plan

Rewards platform access

Müller Rewards discounts

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Müller Group is recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operative at the Telford Dairy site. In a fast-paced food manufacturing and automated warehouse environment, you will handle materials, operate MHE equipment and use SAP/WMS to ensure accurate stock movements.

The role requires valid MHE licences, good IT skills, and experience in high-volume warehouses. Work pattern is 4 on 4 off, days and nights, with GMP and safety standards emphasized.

Qualifications

• Valid MHE licences and Counterbalance forklift competency.
• Good computer literacy (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience using SAP, WMS or other warehouse software platforms.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, high-volume warehouse environment.
• Ability to navigate multiple systems and process stock movements.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely in a high-volume food manufacturing and warehouse environment.
• Use forklift equipment to move, store and supply materials.
• Ensure materials are available on time and scanned accurately.
• Maintain stock control, goods receipt, and traceability, including stock rotation.
• Use SAP, WMS and other systems to support stock movements and visibility.
• Identify and escalate operational, equipment, or system issues quickly.
• Troubleshoot basic issues in warehouse systems and processes.
• Maintain GMP and hygiene standards in the warehouse.
• Share knowledge to support team capability and continuous improvement.

Skills

MHE licences

Counterbalance forklift

Stock accuracy

Computer literacy

Communication

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

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Telford Dairy | Permanent | £32,011 per annum + overtime premiums

We are recruiting for an experienced Warehouse Operative at our Telford Dairy site, supporting a fast-paced food manufacturing and automated warehouse operation.

This role is suited to candidates who combine strong operational warehouse experience with systems capability and MHE competence. Successful candidates must hold valid MHE licences, be confident using Microsoft Office applications and have experience working with warehouse management systems such as SAP, WMS or similar operational software platforms.

Contract: Full Time / Permanent
Salary: £32,011 per annum, plus overtime premiums
Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off (days & nights)
Working Hours: 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am
Location: Telford Dairy

Key Responsibilities

• Operate safely and effectively within a high-volume food manufacturing and warehouse environment, following site procedures, safe systems of work and hygiene standards.
• Use forklift equipment, including counterbalance trucks, to move, store and supply materials in line with operational requirements.
• Support production lines by ensuring materials are available on time, scanned accurately and moved to the correct locations throughout the system.
• Maintain accurate stock control, goods issuing, receipt of materials, traceability and stock rotation processes, supporting the management of stock discrepancies where required.
• Use warehouse systems such as SAP, WMS and other operational software platforms to support accurate material movements, stock visibility and operational performance.
• Identify, respond to and escalate operational, equipment, process, quality or system issues quickly to minimise disruption and protect operational performance.
• Support basic troubleshooting and fault finding activities across warehouse systems and processes where appropriate.
• Work confidently around high-speed machinery, automated warehouse processes and manufacturing plant.
• Maintain GMP, hygiene, quality and audit standards within the warehouse, supporting checks, audits and follow-up actions as required.
• Share technical and systems knowledge with team members to support capability, consistency and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

• Valid MHE licences, including Counterbalance, and proven operational competency.
• Good computer literacy, including experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), SAP or other warehouse software platforms.
• Experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, food production or high-volume warehouse environment.
• Ability to navigate multiple operational systems and accurately process stock movements, transactions and warehouse data.
• Strong understanding of stock accuracy, traceability, scanning, goods receipt, stock rotation and material movement processes.
• Confident identifying, troubleshooting and escalating system, process, stock or operational issues.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise workload and make decisions within established procedures.
• Experience working in an automated warehouse environment.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement activities.
• Experience working around high-speed manufacturing equipment or automated systems.
• Basic fault-finding capability and confidence using multiple operational software systems.
• Monthly paid
• x2 Life Assurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Access to an exclusive rewards platform
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store
• Free onsite secure colleague parking

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.