Warehouse Operative

First Call Contract Services; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

First Call Contract Services is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join their team in Tonbridge, supporting the movement and distribution of bakery products.

Evening and night shifts available, with a structured schedule and clear responsibilities including picking, dispatch, and operating warehouse equipment safely.

Own transport is recommended due to shift timings and location. Hourly pay rates start at £15.98 with overtime £19.18, and higher weekend rates apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse, logistics or FMCG environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Picking and preparing products accurately and efficiently for customer deliveries.
• Working as part of a fast-paced warehouse and distribution team.
• Operating warehouse equipment safely and effectively in line with company procedures.
• Ensuring orders are accurate, complete and prepared for dispatch within required timescales.
• Following all Health & Safety, Food Safety, environmental and company procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of product quality, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Supporting colleagues and working effectively as part of a multi-skilled team.
• Following site processes and procedures to ensure products are handled, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently.
• Working flexibly across a range of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays where required.
• Maintaining clear communication, strong attention to detail and accurate numeracy skills.
• Consistently working towards operational performance targets while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Job description

Warehouse Operative - Evening/Night Shifts

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join a leading name within the UK's food manufacturing and distribution industry, supporting the efficient movement and distribution of high-quality bakery products to customers nationwide.

As a Warehouse Operative, you will play an important role within a fast-paced and highly organised distribution environment. Working both independently and as part of a dedicated team, you will be responsible for ensuring products are handled, prepared and dispatched safely, accurately and efficiently.

Own transport is recommended due to the shift timings and location.

Shifts & Pay Rates

• Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend working: 18:00 - 04:00
  £15.98 per hour | Overtime: £19.18 per hour

• When required to work both weekend days: 18:00 - 04:00
  £17.02 per hour | Overtime: £20.42 per hour

Responsibilities - Warehouse Operative

• Picking and preparing products accurately and efficiently for customer deliveries.
• Working as part of a fast-paced warehouse and distribution team.
• Operating warehouse equipment safely and effectively in line with company procedures.
• Ensuring orders are accurate, complete and prepared for dispatch within required timescales.
• Following all Health & Safety, Food Safety, environmental and company procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of product quality, hygiene and housekeeping.
• Supporting colleagues and working effectively as part of a multi-skilled team.
• Following site processes and procedures to ensure products are handled, stored and dispatched safely and efficiently.
• Working flexibly across a range of shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays where required.
• Maintaining clear communication, strong attention to detail and accurate numeracy skills.
• Consistently working towards operational performance targets while maintaining a high standard of customer service.

Why Join Us?

We offer full support to help you succeed in your role. First Call Contract Services is an employer of choice for candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, including MHE drivers, delivery drivers, warehouse operatives, customer service professionals, support workers, retail associates, cleaners and many more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidates to join a well-established organisation offering genuine long-term opportunities, ongoing support and career development.

Previous experience within a fast-paced warehouse, logistics, distribution or FMCG environment would be advantageous. This role may be particularly suited to candidates with experience working for organisations such as Amazon, Parcelforce, DPD, DHL or similar employers.

First Call Contract Services Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.