Warehouse Operative

Bristol Industrial; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A global independent soft drinks manufacturer is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join their team in Bridgwater. The role involves operating Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks to manage stock, ensuring efficiency and safety. Applicants should have previous FLT experience and be comfortable working at heights. Full training will be provided in a supportive environment. This position offers a salary of £26,935.20 per annum, with a contract of 12 months and a range of benefits including holiday and healthcare options.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare options

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced warehouse operative.
• Previous FLT experience is essential.
• Solid understanding of the manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks safely and efficiently.
• Place palletised goods accurately into designated VNA locations.
• Conduct daily pre-use checks on VNA equipment.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in VNA aisles.

Skills

FLT experience

Comfortable working at height

Understanding of fast-paced manufacturing

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.

Warehouse Operative: 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.

Would also suit: FLT Driver, VNA Operator, Reach Truck Driver, Counterbalance Driver, Goods In Operative, Dispatch Operative, Logistics Operative, Distribution Operative.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.