Warehouse Operative (Picker) – Full Time Ambient

Farmfoods; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Bristol is seeking warehouse operatives for night shifts in their distribution center. The role involves picking orders, maintaining stock records, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Benefits include a competitive pay rate, generous leave policy, and staff discounts. Ideal candidates should be physically fit and have a positive attitude. This position offers full training and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Free canteen facilities

15% staff discount

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

Virtual GP services

Discounts on cinema tickets and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse environment or manual handling equipment is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Pick stock onto pallets for delivery to shops.
• Keep accurate records of stock.
• Perform general maintenance of the warehouse.
• Adhere to health and safety requirements.

Skills

Physical fitness

Friendly, positive attitude

Job description

We are looking to recruit warehouse operatives responsible for picking orders for our shops at our distribution centre in Avonmouth, Bristol.

The current shift pattern available in our Ambient Warehouse is a full-time Night position working from 10pm to 6am, any 5 days from 7 including weekends.

Pay, working hours & benefits:

We offer an hourly pay rate of £16.91 for the Night Shift. This is a full-time position with the opportunity for overtime.

Benefits include:

• 30 days annual leave
• Regular breaks during your shift (plus additional warming breaks when picking in the cold store)
• Full training provided
• Free canteen facilities
• 15% staff discount in our 300+ shops on food and household essentials
• Smart uniform and PPE provided at no cost
• Free life assurance
• Workplace pension
• Staff benefits including virtual GP, discounted services, cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, and travel

Responsibilities:

• Accurately and quickly pick stock onto pallets for delivery to shops
• Keep accurate records
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of the warehouse
• Adhere to health and safety requirements

Most warehouse operatives start with order picking but may have opportunities to work in goods in and loading operations.

Requirements:

• Physical fitness, as the role is demanding with productivity targets
• A friendly, positive, and hardworking approach
• Experience in warehouse environment or manual handling equipment is a plus but not essential

We welcome applications from Army, Navy, and Royal Air Force service leavers and veterans. We partner with Hire a Hero to support service leavers transitioning into civilian roles.

About us:

Farmfoods is a family business committed to offering great value and quality products in a friendly environment. Our warehouse operatives are vital to our distribution, ensuring our shops are well-stocked to serve customers effectively.