Warehouse Operative (Picker) - Full Time, Nights

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

Job summary

A family business in retail is seeking Warehouse Operatives to pick orders at their distribution centre in Appleton, Warrington. The role involves accurately picking stock for delivery to shops while adhering to health and safety standards. Candidates should be 18 or over and physically fit, with a friendly and hard-working attitude. Full training is provided along with benefits such as 30 days annual leave and a staff discount. This position requires a minimum commitment of 37.5 hours per week, primarily on a night shift basis.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Free canteen facilities

15% staff discount

Full training

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

Virtual GP services

Qualifications

• 18 or over due to Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience in a warehouse or with manual handling equipment is advantageous.
• Service leavers and veterans are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Pick stock onto pallets ready for delivery to shops quickly.
• Maintain accurate records of stock.
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning duties in the warehouse.
• Work within health and safety guidelines.
• Opportunity to assist in goods in and loading operations.

Skills

Physically fit

Friendly approach

Ability to meet productivity targets

Job description

Warehouse Operative

We are looking to recruit warehouse operatives who will be responsible for picking orders for our shops at our distribution centre in Appleton, Warrington.

Shifts & Hours

• Night shift – 20:00 to 04:00.
• 5 days a week, at least one weekend day.
• Minimum of 37.5 hours per week for full‑time.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay: £14.28 per hour for non‑under‑21, £11.88 for under 21.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Regular breaks and extra breaks in cold store.
• Full training.
• Free canteen facilities.
• 15% staff discount in 300+ shops.
• Smart uniform & PPE provided free.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
• Virtual GP and discounted services such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, travel.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and quickly pick stock onto pallets ready for delivery to shops.
• Keep accurate records.
• Carry out general maintenance and cleaning of the warehouse.
• Work within the health and safety requirements of the site.
• Opportunity to work in goods in and loading operations.

Qualifications

• 18 or over (Health & Safety).
• Physically fit and able to meet productivity targets.
• Friendly, positive, hard‑working approach.
• Experience in a warehouse or with manual handling equipment is an advantage but not essential.
• Service leavers and veterans are welcomed.

About the Company

Farmfoods is a family business that prides itself on offering customers great value and quality, with a friendly customer experience. Our warehouse operatives are essential to ensuring our shops have everything they need.