Warehouse Operative (Part time)

Olleco; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Warehouse Operative and make a positive impact on the environment! This role offers the chance to support smooth warehouse operations while contributing to sustainability efforts. With a focus on safety and community, you’ll be part of a dedicated team that values continuous learning and internal promotion. Enjoy a part-time schedule with opportunities for career development in a supportive environment. If you’re ready to take ownership and collaborate with colleagues, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Pension

BUPA Medical Cash Plan

Life Assurance

22 Days’ Holiday

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence is essential.
• Experience operating a forklift is required.

Responsibilities

• Unload waste cooking oil from vehicles.
• Pick items for deliveries and load vehicles.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Proactive Approach

Agility

Education

Counterbalance Forklift Licence

7.5T Vehicle Driving Licence

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Location: Thetford, East Anglia

Hours: Part time, Monday to Friday, 4pm - 8pm (20 hours per week)

Salary: £12.70 per hour

Benefits: Pension, BUPA Medical Cash Plan, Life Assurance, 22 Days’ Holiday (rising with service)

Olleco offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment by joining a ground-breaking business that prioritizes safety and sustainability. We work with thousands of food service businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and convert waste into bio-methane, electricity, heat, and organic fertiliser. Our community-based depots aim to give back to local communities.

As a Warehouse Operative, you will be a key part of our team, supporting our mission to protect the planet while ensuring smooth warehouse operations in Thetford.

Why join us?

• Make a difference and contribute to environmental benefits
• Opportunities for career development within a growing company
• Supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and internal promotion
• Be part of a team achieving great things

What we expect from you

• Act as an owner of the business
• Collaborate with colleagues, especially around safety and wellbeing
• Share ideas to promote sustainability and reduce waste
• Approach situations proactively and with agility

Role responsibilities

• Unloading waste cooking oil from vehicles
• Picking items for deliveries and loading vehicles
• Loading waste cooking oil onto collection vehicles
• Maintaining a clean and tidy yard

What we're looking for

While you don’t need to have all the skills from the start, the right interpersonal skills and a quick grasp of our business are essential. We will provide coaching, training, and support.

• A full, valid driving licence
• Experience operating a forklift

Beneficial qualifications include a counterbalance forklift licence and a licence to drive a 7.5T vehicle.

Olleco is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

To apply, please use the application button shown. Other roles with similar titles include Warehouse and Processing Operative, Yardsperson, Warehouse Picker, Logistics Operative, and others.