Warehouse Operative

Meridian Business Support; Bridgwater Without; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global independent soft drinks manufacturer seeks a Warehouse Operative in Bridgwater. This role requires operating Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks and working at heights of up to 16 metres. Candidates should have relevant FLT experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position is on a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary and includes various benefits such as holiday and healthcare options. Work hours are Monday to Friday nights, and full training will be provided.

Benefits

22 days holiday

Pension

Healthcare options

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Comfortable working at heights of up to 16 metres.
• Experience in a warehouse environment with machinery operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) trucks safely for stock movements.
• Conduct daily checks on VNA equipment.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

FLT experience

VNA operation

Fast-paced environment experience

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.

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 TODAYand 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.