Warehouse Operative

Salvo; Waltham Cross; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Warehouse Operative to ensure efficient loading and unloading of stock while maintaining cleanliness and safety in the warehouse. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, physically capable, and a team player. This role offers opportunities for career development and various benefits, including generous annual leave and wellness support.

Benefits

Career Development

31 days annual leave

Wellness Day

15% discount on trade prices

Health & Wellbeing Support

Annual Christmas and summer parties

Paid maternity/adoption leave

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Physically capable of carrying heavy loads.
• Highly motivated with a flexible attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate loading and unloading of goods.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the warehouse.
• Provide fast, friendly service during deliveries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive attitude

Education

Counterbalance forklift license

Job description

Location: Cheshunt

Salary: £26,050 per annum (raising to £26,550 when FLT trained)

Working Hours: 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00am - 17:00pm, including a 1-hour lunch break.

Job Overview

Are you an organized and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in warehouse operations? We are seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our team. Your role will involve providing outstanding service to customers through efficient loading, unloading, picking, and packing of stock, while maintaining the highest cleanliness standards throughout the warehouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure goods in are accurately put away and follow paperwork procedures.
• Assemble and double-check customer orders for accurate loading onto vehicles.
• Repair damaged boxes to minimize waste and breakage.
• Ensure all food products are safe, legal, and meet our quality standards.
• Perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Maintain a tidy, hazard-free warehouse environment.
• Use a forklift (if trained) to transport goods safely.
• Assist with monthly stocktakes and weekly van cleaning.
• Complete paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Provide fast, friendly service during deliveries to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Collect cheques from customers, ensuring proper completion.
• Prepare and load delivery equipment.
• Maintain communication with the operations team for updates and issue resolution.

Candidate Requirements

• Physically capable of carrying heavy loads within safety guidelines.
• A counterbalance forklift license is desirable.
• Highly motivated with a positive, flexible attitude.
• Ability to work quickly and safely under pressure.
• Team player with a professional and personable approach.
• Attention to detail and punctuality.

Benefits

• Career Development: Access to online modules for skills enhancement and career growth.
• Holidays: From 2025, 31 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with service.
• Wellness Day: One additional day off annually to recharge, from 2025.
• Discounts: 15% discount on trade prices at Salvo 1968.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health, legal, and financial support services.
• Team Socials: Annual Christmas and summer parties.
• Family Leave: Up to six months fully paid maternity/adoption leave, six weeks paternity leave, and shared parental leave based on service.
• Fertility Treatment Leave: Paid leave for up to six sessions per year.
• Carers Leave: Up to five paid leave days per year.
• Sick Leave: One week of fully paid sick leave after probation.