Warehouse Operative and Shunter Nights

Sysco Corporation; Fazeley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Discounts on products

Job summary

Sysco Tamworth is seeking a Warehouse Operative and Shunter for night shifts. You'll split your time between warehouse tasks and moving vehicles, on a Sunday to Thursday schedule from 22:30 to 06:30, supporting a multi-temperature operation.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and safety in a cold environment, with an annual salary of £29,972 plus benefits, and opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience and basic numeracy skills
• Ability to work in a cold environment
• Good eye for detail and accuracy
• Team player with reliable work ethic

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and replenish stock in a multi-temperature warehouse
• Load goods onto lorries and assist with vehicle movements
• Monitor fridge/freezer temperatures and report issues
• Ensure health and food safety procedures are followed

Job description

Warehouse Operative and Shunter Nights

Location: Bitterscote, Staffordshire, GB, B78 3

Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 2026-12-31T18:01:23.237

Job Description

Warehouse Operative and Shunter - Night Shift Annual Salary £29,972 (uplift working Night shift), plus a great range of benefits Sunday - Thursday, 22:30PM - 06:30AM (40 Hours PW) Tamworth

You'll spend around 80% of your time working in the warehouse and the rest of your shift taking care of on-site vehicle movements. Brakes is a top UK food business and a proud part of Sysco - the world's leading foodservice company. We're growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Tamworth as a Warehouse Operative and Shunter and take your career to the next level.

A satisfying role

Our Warehouse Operators are the heart of our business. Joining a close-knit team in our multi-temperature warehouse, you'll enjoy plenty of variety as you get involved in everything from picking and packing quality products for customers, to replenishing stock and loading onto lorries. You'll also be supported by our friendly admin team, so that every order is processed accurately, swiftly and in line with health and food safety procedures.

The shunter side of your role will keep you close to the action. You'll be responsible for moving our 14T, 18T, and 26T multi-temperature vehicles around site, setting and monitoring fridge/freezer temperatures, and reporting any vehicle defects. You'll play a key part in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

What you bring to the mix

• As someone who genuinely cares about providing a great service for customers and colleagues, you have what it takes to make a difference here:
• a good eye for detail and accuracy
• like being part of a team
• basic language skills and the ability to perform simple calculations
• comfortable working in a cold environment
• the ability to lift up to 25kg

Bags of benefits

We take care of our people. On our team, you'll be able to take your pick from everything from a pension scheme and generous holiday to family-friendly flexibility and ongoing training. They also offer fantastic discounts on their delicious products.