Warehouse Operative FLT license required - Afternoon Shift

inploi; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food manufacturing bakery is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Milton Keynes. You will be responsible for loading/unloading materials, maintaining stock accuracy, and ensuring safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a valid Counterbalance Forklift licence and be detail-oriented. This full-time position offers an hourly rate of £13.90 and employee discounts on products.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £13.90

Free products during breaks

40%-50% discount at The Bread Factory and GAIL's Bakery

24-hour GP service

Qualifications

• Detailed-oriented and pride in work.
• Ability to solve problems and think on feet.
• Effectively operate and control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading materials from vehicles.
• Ensuring correct stock placement and storage.
• Supporting stock checks and maintaining accuracy.
• Handling stock correctly to minimize damage.
• Examining products for quality standards.
• Keeping working areas clean and tidy.
• Performing daily equipment checks.
• Following health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Equipment operation

Education

Valid Counterbalance Forklift licence

Valid Reach Truck licence

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Who are we?

The Bread Factory is a Food Manufacturing bakery that makes deliciously crafted bread, cakes, and pastries. We are proud to craft products for our GAIL’s bakeries, neighbourhood grocery stores, restaurants, and more!

As our teams grow, we are looking for our next Warehouse Operative.

A valid Counterbalance Forklift and Reach Truck licence, along with a full UK driving licence, is required.

What you will be doing:

• Loading and unloading materials from a variety of vehicles
• Ensuring all stock is in the correct place and is correctly stored within the respective locations.
• Supporting stock checks and maintaining stock accuracy.
• Ensure all stock is handled correctly to minimize the risk of damage.
• Examining and reporting on products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Keeping the warehouse, working areas, and grounds clean and tidy at all times.
• Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the trucks and ensuring equipment works
• Follow Company Health and Safety guidelines.

Our people tell us you will be a great addition to the team if you are…

• Detailed-driven.
• Someone who takes pride in their work
• A problem solver and think on your feet
• Able to operate and control equipment effectively.

Contracted hours: 40 hours – Full Time

Working Hours: 11am-7pm

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: 11 Tanners Drive, Blakelands, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 5BU, GB

What’s in it for you?

• Hourly rate of £13.90 per hour
• And enjoy eating our products in your break and take a loaf with you home every day
• 40% - 50% discount at The Bread Factory and GAIL’s Bakery
• 24-hour GP service

Our Values

We care about a Job Well Done:

Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.

We care about Baking:

At The Bread Factory all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.

We care about each other:

We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.

We care about community:

We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.