Warehouse Operative Loader Shunter - Nights

Brakes Food Shop; Brighton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakes Food Shop is seeking a Night Shift Warehouse Operative/Shunter for its Brighton location. In this full-time role, you will manage warehouse duties and vehicle movements in a dynamic environment, with opportunities for career progression and benefits including a competitive salary, 31 days of annual leave, and diverse support services.

Benefits

Early access to earned salary

Option to purchase additional annual leave

24/7 GP appointments and health services

Life assurance

Access to Sysco Perks with discounts

Employee purchase at discounted prices

Staff kitchen and rest areas

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence required.
• Comfortable lifting up to 25kg.
• Own transport to reach the depot.

Responsibilities

• Picking and checking a mix of food items in the warehouse.
• Managing vehicle movements on-site.
• Setting and monitoring fridge/freezer temperatures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Spatial awareness

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Warehouse Operative Loader Shunter - Nights

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

Working Sunday to Thursday, 22:00 until 07:30

Brighton

Join our friendly team in Brighton as a Night shift 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 managing 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 opportunities 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 enjoy the following benefits:

• Wagestream – Access to an app that provides 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 on a wide range of products and services – from gym memberships to your weekly supermarket shop
• The ability to purchase our products at heavily 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 ultimate goal is for everyone to belong and thrive at Brakes. If you need any adjustments during our recruitment process, please speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

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