Warehouse Operative

Müller UK & Ireland; Telford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance (x2)

Health Care Cash Plan

282 Hours Annual Holiday

Müller Rewards discount scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operative at the Telford Dairy site. The role supports fast-paced food manufacturing and automated warehouse operations.

You will operate safely, move materials with counterbalance forklifts, and ensure timely stock movements to production lines. Proficiency with WMS/SAP and strong stock control are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid MHE licences including Counterbalance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Experience with SAP or other WMS platforms.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or high-volume warehouse.
• Can navigate multiple systems and process stock movements.
• Strong stock accuracy, traceability and goods receipt knowledge.
• Able to identify and escalate system or process issues.
• Effective communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Operate safely in a high-volume food manufacturing and warehouse.
• Use forklift equipment to move, store, and supply materials.
• Ensure materials are available on time for production lines.
• Maintain stock control, receipt, traceability and rotation.
• Utilise SAP/WMS for accurate material movements and visibility.
• Identify issues and support quick resolution to minimise disruption.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of warehouse systems.
• Work with high-speed machinery and automated processes.
• Maintain GMP, hygiene and audit standards in warehouse.
• Share knowledge to improve capability and consistency.

Skills

MHE licences (Counterbalance)

Microsoft Office

Warehouse software (SAP/WMS)

High-volume warehouse experience

Stock control & accuracy

Operational troubleshooting

Safety and GMP compliance

Independent prioritisation

Tools

SAP

WMS

Job description

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 elevate 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.

Essential

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.

Desirable

• 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.

Benefits

• Monthly paid
• x2 Life Assurance
• Health Care Cash Plan
• 282 Hours Annual Holiday
• 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.

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