Warehouse Operative - Days

Brakes Food Shop; Bicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food supplier as a Warehouse Operative in Bicester. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and opportunities for advancement. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and ready to work in a cool environment. Enjoy benefits like early access to earned salary and health services.

Benefits

Wagestream – early access to earned salary

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Help at Hand – 24/7 GP and health services

Life assurance

Discounts through Sysco Perks

Discounted purchase of products

Qualifications

• No previous warehouse experience necessary.
• Must be able to lift up to 25kg.
• Own transport required due to limited public transport.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing, and checking quality of food items.
• Preparing items for delivery.
• Completing a full induction with optional accredited training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Enthusiasm

Job description

Shift Pattern: 06:00-14:00, working a 5 over 7 shift pattern with consecutive rest days.

Hours: 40 hours per week.

Note: Due to limited public transport links to our site, it is essential that you have your own transport to get to work if successful.

No previous warehouse experience is necessary—just enthusiasm, a willingness to learn, and a desire to excel! If you are friendly, eager to learn, and interested in progressing, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities.

As a Warehouse Operative at our Bicester depot, your responsibilities will include picking, packing, and checking the quality of ambient, chilled, and frozen food items, preparing them for delivery. The role begins with a full induction, and with our support and optional accredited training—including forklift, first aid, and HGV driving—your potential is limitless. There are also opportunities to shift roles, move to different shifts, and advance within the company.

Essential qualities include attention to detail and comfort working in a cool environment (we provide a free thermal uniform). You should be able to lift up to 25kg and ideally have your own transport to access the site.

In addition to a competitive monthly salary, benefits include:

• Wagestream – early access to earned salary and financial wellbeing support
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Help at Hand – 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, and health services for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Discounts through Sysco Perks on various products and services
• Discounted purchase of our products

Join our supportive team and enjoy these rewards by applying now.

Additional Information

At Fresh Direct, everyone is welcome. We value your potential and unique talents over your CV. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is appreciated, heard, and has equal opportunities. We strive to ensure all colleagues feel part of our community, caring for one another and connecting the world through food and partnerships. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, contact our resourcing team for support.

About Fresh Direct

Founded on a passion for food, we aim to make life easier for chefs, cooks, and caterers across the country. As a leading supplier of locally and globally sourced fresh produce and dairy, we bring the best of the seasons to menus nationwide.