Warehouse Operative

Meridian Business Support; Bridgwater Without; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A global independent soft drinks manufacturer is seeking a driven Warehouse Operative for a 12-month fixed term contract in Bridgwater. You will operate Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks, focusing on the safe movement, storage, and retrieval of goods. Full training will be provided. The ideal candidate should have FLT experience and be comfortable working at heights. The role offers a salary of £26,935.20 per annum, with benefits including holiday and healthcare options.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare options

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Experience as a warehouse operative preferred.
• Solid understanding of FMCG environments.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 16 metres.

Responsibilities

• Operate Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks safely to move stock.
• Accurately place goods into designated locations.
• Conduct daily pre-use checks on VNA equipment.
• Maintain safety and compliance with H&S policies.

Skills

FLT experience

Comfortable working at heights

Experience in fast-paced environment

Tools

Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

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 previous FLT 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.

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

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