Warehouse Operative - Goods In - Days

TN United Kingdom; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and award-winning company is seeking a Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver to join their dynamic team in Thirsk. This permanent position offers an attractive salary and the opportunity to work day shifts from Monday to Thursday. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the warehouse, from receiving and storing products to preparing them for dispatch. This role not only emphasizes safety and efficiency but also offers various benefits, including free parking and discounted products. If you are passionate about contributing to a thriving manufacturing environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free parking

Free electric car charging

Discounted products

Free hot drinks

Life Assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity

Salary sacrifice e-Vehicle scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within Manufacturing.
• FLT certification or license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supply production departments with raw and packaging materials.
• Unload incoming vehicles and store materials.
• Pick and assemble loads ready for dispatch.

Skills

FLT / Counter balance or reach truck experience

Manufacturing experience

Literacy and numerical skills

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

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Warehouse Operative - Goods In - Days, Thirsk

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Client:

Inspired Pet Nutrition

Location:

Thirsk, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

387b82ec5560

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

The Role

We are looking for a Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver to join our Manufacturing site in Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This is a permanent position offering £30,725 per annum and is working Monday - Thursday - days only.

On Offer:

• £12.31 per hour
• 48 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday (06:00 to 18:00)
• Paid last Friday of each month.

Please note there is not public transport routes to our factory, therefore you will need your own transport!

The Role

To ensure processes are followed within the warehouse to ensure products are receipted in, stored and despatched to the agreed standards and loading plans whilst keeping our colleagues safe.

Key Responsibilities of the Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver:

• Supply the production departments with raw and packaging materials in order to maintain a continuous production programme
• Locate all finished goods from production areas into the Warehouse for storage until despatch
• Unload as and when required all incoming vehicles and rack away the materials following acceptance and GRN generation
• Pick and assemble loads ready for dispatch. Load outgoing vehicles with finished goods as detailed on the loading despatch paperwork
• Work in a safe manner at all times ensuring the safety of myself and colleagues. Follow health and safety policies and procedures at all times and raise any health and safety concerns through the appropriate channels
• Ensure FLT fleet is fit for purpose through completing starter documentation and reporting damage to FLTs and plant damage by following the appropriate procedure
• Undertake training and assist with the training of other colleagues when required. Act as a buddy for new colleagues and provide guidance where necessary.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications of the Production Operator:

• Experience in a same / similar role within Manufacturing
• FLT / Counter balance or reach truck experience is essential (must be able to provide certificate or license)
• A good standard of education; demonstrates good literacy and numerical skills, able to understand, communicate and report clearly in English
• Overtime up to 12 hours per week: time and a half
• Overtime after 12 hours per week: double time
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/pawternity
• Pension: NEST Employee contributions 5% / Employer contribution 3% - salary sacrifice
• Other Benefits: Free parking, free electric car charging, discounted products & free hot drinks.
• Life Assurance
• Salary sacrifice e-Vehicle scheme
• You are also able to choose a non-contractual flexible benefits, such as being able to purchase heavily discounted pet food.

The Company

IPN is an innovative, well-established, and award-winning pet food manufacturer, employing over 850 people across our 4 UK manufacturing sites. Our family of brands include Harringtons, Wagg, Barking Heads & Meowing Heads, AATU, Blink, Butchers, Classic Cat and a selection of partner brands that trust us to produce food on their behalf. Our kitchens in Thirsk, Kinmel and Crick produce dry, wet, and baked foods which are enjoyed by dogs and cats all over the world.