Warehouse Operative

Manpower UK Limited; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a Chilled Warehouse Operative role in Tewkesbury. The position involves picking, packing, and ensuring hygiene in a temperature-controlled environment. The role offers a competitive salary, opportunities for growth, and benefits such as 22 days holiday and a refer-a-friend bonus scheme. Reliable transport is necessary due to shift timings.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holiday allowance

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted products

Aviva pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a warehouse or food production environment preferred.
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Reliability and flexibility regarding work hours.

Responsibilities

• Accurate picking and stock rotation of customer orders.
• Stock replenishment and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Loading and securing orders onto delivery vehicles.
• Complying with food hygiene regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactivity

Job description

Overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our Chilled Warehouse Team as pickers and packers for the established and successful FMCG facility in Tewkesbury. Based near M5 Junction 9, the business supplies locally sourced milk, processed and packaged at this plant, to customers nationwide.

As a Chilled Warehouse Operative, you will play a vital role within our distribution chain, linking production and haulage to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of customer orders. This hands-on, physically active role requires working in a temperature-controlled environment where accuracy and efficiency are paramount.

Summary

• Days worked: Monday - Saturday, five shifts per week
• Hours: Minimum of 37.5 hours per week, on a rota basis
• Shift Times: 0700 - 1630, 0900 - 1830; Saturdays one shift 0700 - 1600
• Overtime: Overtime pay after 40 hours at 1.25 x standard pay
• Duration: Permanent after 12 weeks for the right candidate
• This role requires flexibility, as end times may vary due to production needs.

Main Duties

• Accurate picking and stock rotation of customer orders
• Stock replenishment and maintaining a safe, clean working environment
• Loading and securing orders on delivery vehicles
• Complying with food hygiene regulations

Ideal Candidate

We\'re looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Prior experience in a warehouse or food production environment is preferred but not essential; candidates who are proactive, accurate, and comfortable working under pressure are welcome to apply. This role offers a great opportunity for growth, with training and development programs provided to build your career in the Warehouse Department.

Important Notes

• This role requires manual handling and adherence to strict hygiene standards.
• Due to food hygiene regulations only one solid wedding band is permitted. No earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, strong smelling deodorants or perfumes are permitted in the production area.
• Reliable transportation to the Tewkesbury site is necessary, as public transport may not align with shift times.

Progression routes

The business is committed to supporting and developing our employees. With a dedicated Learning & Development Coordinator, clear progression pathways, and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications, you are encouraged and supported to grow within the team from day 1.

Additional benefits after 12 weeks

• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• 22 days\' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day after 3 years of service.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted products and delivery options.
• Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
• Health and wellbeing support through Simply Health.