Warehouse Operative - Mids

Bidfood UK; Salford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Pension with employer match

Life cover

Job summary

Bidfood UK is hiring a Warehouse Operative (days) in Manchester. You’ll join a busy team handling ambient, chilled and frozen goods, ensuring orders are picked accurately and prepared for delivery. The role operates Sunday to Thursday with specific shift times and includes a 9% shift premium.

You’ll work across multiple warehouse zones, using pumps, pallet trucks and forklifts under full training. A positive attitude, teamwork and physical fitness are important to success in this active role.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Great teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is crucial for accurate picking and loading.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with precision.
• Experience with warehouse equipment is helpful but not essential.
• Good level of physical fitness for active duties.

Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Load vehicles for delivery.
• Organise and store products safely and correctly.
• Use warehouse equipment safely with full training provided.
• Move stock using pump trucks, power pallet trucks and forklifts.
• Support colleagues to keep the warehouse running smoothly.
• Ensure drivers leave on schedule with complete and accurate orders.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Flexible mindset

Physical fitness

Tools

Pallet trucks

Forklifts

Pump trucks

Job description

About the role

Warehouse Operative (days)

Location: Manchester, Langley Road Salford. M66TZ

Shift pattern: Sunday - Thursday
Shift times: Sunday 16:30- 02:00, Monday - Thursday 17:00 - 02:30
Salary:£32221.80 + 9% Shift Premium

Where could your journey take you?

Every successful delivery starts in our warehouse.

While our drivers are the face of Bidfood on the road, it’s our Warehouse Operatives who make sure every order is picked accurately, loaded safely and ready to leave on time. Without you, our journey simply wouldn’t happen.

If you enjoy staying active, take pride in a job well done and want to be part of a team that keeps things moving, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Make our journey your journey and help us deliver great service to customers across the UK.

Play an important part in our journey

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll work across our ambient, chilled and frozen warehouse environments, helping to prepare customer orders for delivery.

Working as part of a supportive and hardworking team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring products are in the right place at the right time, so our drivers can leave on schedule and our customers receive the service they expect.

This is a fast‑paced, hands‑on role where no two days are the same. If you like to stay busy and want to make a real difference behind the scenes, you’ll fit right in.

What you’ll be doing

• Picking customer orders accurately and efficiently
• Loading vehicles ready for delivery
• Organising and storing products safely and correctly
• Using warehouse equipment safely, with full training provided
• Moving stock using pump trucks, power pallet trucks and forklifts
• Supporting colleagues to keep the warehouse running smoothly
• Helping ensure drivers leave on schedule with complete and accurate orders

What we’re looking for

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Great teamwork and communication skills
• Good attention to detailA commitment to delivering excellent service
• The ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Warehouse or multi‑temperature experience is helpful, but not essential
• A good level of physical fitness, as this is an active role involving regular movement and manual handling

Why join us?

At Bidfood, we know that great businesses are built by great people. That’s why we’re committed to supporting your development and helping you build a rewarding career.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your warehouse skills, gain new qualifications or progress into other opportunities across the business, we’ll support you every step of the way.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It’s why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
• Life cover that you can increase.
• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
• Get paid as you earn – access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward‑thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us – and you really can come as you are!