Warehouse Operative Loader Shunter - Night Shift

Brakes Food Shop; Brighton; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food distribution company as a Warehouse Operative/Shunter in Brighton. This full-time night shift role includes working closely with food items, managing on-site vehicle movements, and offers a path for career growth within a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and a focus on diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Wagestream for early salary access

Purchase additional annual leave

24/7 GP appointments and physiotherapy access

Life assurance

Sysco Perks discounts

Discounts on product purchases

Staff kitchen and comfortable rest areas

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence required.
• Ability to lift up to 25kg.
• Own transport to manage commute.

Responsibilities

• Picking and checking food items in the warehouse.
• Moving multi-temperature vehicles around the site.
• Setting and monitoring fridge/freezer temperatures.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Spatial Awareness

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Job description

Warehouse Operative Loader Shunter - Night Shift

Full-time

Brighton

£38,792

Job Description

Salary up to £38,792 inclusive of UHP (£13.44 per hour basic) plus a great range of benefits

Night shift working Sunday to Thursday 22:00 until 07:30

Brighton

Join our friendly team in Brighton as a Warehouse Operative/Shunter and enjoy a varied, active role where no two shifts are the same. This is your chance to join a market leader in food distribution, Brakes (a Sysco Company), where you’ll get job security, ongoing training, and real opportunities to grow your career – all within a welcoming team that treats you like family.

You’ll spend around 80% of your time working in the warehouse and the rest of your shift taking care of on-site vehicle movements. In the warehouse, you’ll be picking and checking a mix of ambient, chilled, and frozen food items, using roll cages, PPTs, and handheld scanners to prepare stock for delivery and manage the flow of goods in and out of the depot. The shunter side of your role will keep you close to the action. You’ll be responsible for moving our 14T, 18T, and 26T multi-temperature vehicles around the site, setting and monitoring fridge/freezer temperatures, and reporting any vehicle defects. You’ll play a key part in keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

You’ll receive a full induction and tailored training plan, including slow manoeuvring practice, so you’ll feel confident and supported from day one. To succeed in this role, you’ll need a valid driving licence and be comfortable lifting up to 25kg as part of your daily tasks. You’ll also need your own transport to get to the depot. A good eye for detail, strong spatial awareness, and the ability to stay calm under pressure will help you thrive in this busy but rewarding environment.

This is a great role that offers the opportunity for progression within a large organisation. In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days of annual leave (including statutory holidays), and a company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:

• Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
• The option to purchase additional annual leave
• Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy, and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym memberships to your weekly supermarket shop
• The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices
• Staff kitchen facilities and comfortable rest areas with a television

To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now.

Additional Information

At Brakes, everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’; we want you to help define it. We actively celebrate the unique talents of each colleague. We focus on who you are and your potential, not just your CV. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated, and has equal opportunities. We work hard to ensure everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our goal is to ensure everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes. We will support you during your application process. If you need any adjustments, please contact our resourcing team.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day, Brakes delivers high-quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our distribution centres to pubs, restaurants, schools, caterers, care homes, and hospitals. Our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital service. And we’re growing!