Warehouse Operative

Meridian Business Support; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent soft drinks manufacturer is seeking a Warehouse Operative for night shifts in Bath. This role involves operating Very Narrow Aisle trucks, working at heights, and managing stock within a large warehouse environment. Previous FLT experience is preferred. You will receive full training to ensure safety and efficiency. Competitive salary, fixed-term contract with various employee benefits offered. Ideal for candidates with experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare options

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a warehouse operative, especially in fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG.
• Comfortable working at heights, operating machinery safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate VNA trucks to move and store stock from high-level racking.
• Conduct daily checks on VNA equipment and manage stock accurately.
• Maintain safety protocols while working at heights.

Skills

FLT experience

Working at height

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck

Job description

We are looking for a driven Warehouse Operative to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK based in Bridgwater (TA6).

Salary £29,628.72pa

Monday to Friday NIGHTS – 8 hour shifts 22:00 – 06:00

12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and employee benefits platform.

As a Warehouse Operative you will join our large warehouse, where you will be trained to operate a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck, you will operate the VNA to place stock into high-level racking, retrieve goods, and prepare products for delivery as required by the business.

The VNA racking operates at heights of up to 16 metres (equivalent to a 3–4 storey building), so you must be comfortable working at height and operating machinery at these levels.

Full training will be provided to ensure you are competent, confident, and safe in carrying out this work.

Ideally, you will be an experienced warehouse operative with previousFLT experience and a solid understanding of working in a fast-paced manufacturing or FMCG environment.

Warehouse Operative: Key responsibilities

• Operate Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks safely and efficiently to move, store, and retrieve stock from high-level racking.
• Place palletised goods accurately into designated VNA locations, following warehouse layout and stock rotation requirements.
• Retrieve raw materials and finished goods in line with production schedules and dispatch priorities.
• Conduct daily pre-use checks on VNA equipment and report any faults or defects.
• Work at heights of up to 16 metres, maintaining full awareness of safety protocols.
• Accurately scan, record, and update stock movements using the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Support stock accuracy through regular stock checks, cycle counts, and location audits.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within VNA aisles, walkways and storage areas.
• Comply fully with H&S policies, site rules and operational procedures.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch.

Would also suit: FLT Driver, VNA Operator, Reach Truck Driver, Counterbalance Driver, Goods In Operative, Despatch Operative, Logistics Operative, Distribution Operative

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Job Info

Job Title: Warehouse Operative - NIGHTS

Company: Meridian Business Support

Location: Bath, Somerset

Posted: Jan 27th 2026

Closes: Feb 27th 2026

Sector: Distribution

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

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