Warehouse Operative - Fixed Term Contract

Greene King; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Greene King brands

Pension contributions

Refer a friend bonus £1,500

Wagestream access

Retail discounts

Job summary

Greene King, the country’s leading pub company and brewer, is recruiting a Warehouse Operative for a fixed-term contract. You will handle goods in/out, stock checks and data entry using WMS, with early and late shifts from Monday to Friday.

The role requires physical fitness, reliability and teamwork; a forklift license is preferred. Benefits include pension contributions and employee discounts across Greene King brands.

Qualifications

• Good physical fitness and ability to lift/move items.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Basic literacy and numeracy to handle data entry.
• Experience in warehouse/logistics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload and store incoming goods.
• Pick, pack and dispatch orders per customer requirements.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks or forklifts if trained.
• Perform stock checks and report discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and procedures.
• Assist with inventory management and data entry using WMS.
• Label, organise and restock inventory.
• Collaborate with team leader to meet performance targets.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Literacy & Numeracy

Forklift licensed (optional)

Tools

WMS

Pallet trucks / forklifts

Forklift license

Job description

Warehouse Operative - Fixed Term Contract

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Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for handling goods in and out of the warehouse, ensuring inventory is accurately stored and dispatched efficiently. You’ll play a key part in maintaining an organised and safe warehouse environment.

The main working hours for this role will be Monday – Friday 06:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00, with rotation of 1 week 06:00-14:00 & 2 weeks 14:00-22:00.

Fixed Term Contract - End of June 2027.

Your role as a Warehouse Operative

• Receive, unload, and store incoming goods.
• Pick, pack, and dispatch orders in line with customer requirements.
• Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks or forklifts (if trained/certified).
• Perform stock checks and report discrepancies.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and procedures.
• Assist with inventory management and data entry using warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Label, organise, and restock inventory.
• Cooperate with team leader and colleagues to meet performance targets.
• Other general warehouse duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring...

• Good physical fitness – ability to lift and move items.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Punctual, reliable, and hard-working.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Valid forklift license (Counterbalance or Reach).
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS).

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Manual handling tasks & operating different types of MHE.
• Use of safety equipment as per company policy.

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands– as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

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