Warehouse Operative

Meridian Business Support; Bath; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A global soft drinks manufacturer is seeking a driven Warehouse Operative in Bath. You will operate Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks to manage stock in a large warehouse setting. The role includes day shifts from 08:00 to 16:00 on weekdays. Full training is provided. Benefits include 22 days holiday, pension, and healthcare options. This position requires comfort working at heights of up to 16 metres. Join us for a 12-month fixed-term contract with competitive salary and employee benefits.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare options

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experienced warehouse operative with previous FLT experience and understanding of FMCG environments.
• Comfortable working at heights of up to 16 metres.
• Ability to operate VNA trucks safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate VNA trucks to move, store, and retrieve stock from high-level racking.
• Conduct daily checks on VNA equipment and report faults.
• Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping in the warehouse.

Skills

Previous FLT experience

Comfortable working at heights

Fast-paced manufacturing understanding

Tools

Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck

Job description

We are looking for a driven Warehouse Operative to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK based in Bridgwater (TA6).

Salary £26,935.20pa. Monday to Friday DAYS – 8 hour shifts 08:00 – 16:00. 12 Months Fixed Term Contract.

Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and employee benefits platform.

As a Warehouse Operative you will join our large warehouse, where you will be trained to operate a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck, you will operate the VNA to place stock into high-level racking, retrieve goods, and prepare products for delivery as required by the business.

The VNA racking operates at heights of up to 16 metres (equivalent to a 3–4 storey building), so you must be comfortable working at height and operating machinery at these levels.

Full training will be provided to ensure you are competent, confident, and safe in carrying out this work.

Ideally, you will be an experienced warehouse operative with previousFLT experience and a solid understanding of working in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks safely and efficiently to move, store, and retrieve stock from high-level racking.
• Place palletised goods accurately into designated VNA locations, following warehouse layout and stock rotation requirements.
• Retrieve raw materials and finished goods in line with production schedules and dispatch priorities.
• Conduct daily pre-use checks on VNA equipment and report any faults or defects.
• Work at heights of up to 16 metres, maintaining full awareness of safety protocols.
• Accurately scan, record, and update stock movements using the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Support stock accuracy through regular stock checks, cycle counts, and location audits.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within VNA aisles, walkways and storage areas.
• Comply fully with H&S policies, site rules and operational procedures.

Other Roles

• FLT Driver
• VNA Operator
• Reach Truck Driver
• Counterbalance Driver
• Goods In Operative
• Despatch Operative
• Logistics Operative
• Distribution Operative

How to Apply

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch.