Warehouse Operative - PM Shift

Brakes Food Shop; Corby; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Warehouse Operative in a leading foodservice supplier. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment where you can thrive. With no prior experience needed, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, including forklift and first aid certifications. Enjoy benefits such as 31 days of annual leave, early access to earned salary, and health services for you and your family. If you’re eager to learn and grow, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

31 days of annual leave

Company pension

Wagestream - Early access to earned salary

Option to purchase additional annual leave

Help at Hand - 24/7 health services

Life assurance

Discounts through Sysco Perks

Discounted products available for purchase

Qualifications

• No previous warehouse experience required, just a desire to learn.
• Comfortable working in a cool environment with thermal uniform provided.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and check quality of food items for delivery.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift weights up to 25kg

Enthusiasm to learn

Job description

• Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Drivers and Operatives)
• Travel: Daily commute only
• Depot Shift Type: Mids / Afternoons

Job Description

Warehouse Operative

£14.58 Per hour (£32,216 per year) plus great benefits

Depot Shift Pattern: PM / Afternoon, working 5 shifts per week from 15:00-00:00

42.5 hours per week

You don’t need previous warehouse experience to join us - just enthusiasm to learn and a desire to do a great job! If you’re friendly, eager to learn, and excited about the opportunity to progress, we’ll provide all the necessary training and development opportunities.

As a Warehouse Operative at our Fresh Direct Corby depot, you’ll pick, pack, and check the quality of ambient, chilled, and frozen food items, preparing them for delivery. The role begins with a full induction, and with our support and optional accredited training—including forklift, first aid, and HGV driving—there’s no limit to your potential. Once onboard, there are many opportunities to shift, change roles, and advance your career.

Key requirements include an eye for detail, comfort working in a cool environment (we’ll provide a thermal uniform), the ability to lift weights of up to 25kg, and ideally, your own transport to get to the depot.

In addition to a competitive monthly salary, benefits include 31 days of annual leave (including statutory holidays), a company pension, and more:

• Wagestream – Early access to earned salary and financial wellbeing support
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Help at Hand – 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, and health services for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Discounts through Sysco Perks, from gym memberships to shopping
• Discounted products available for purchase

Apply now to join our supportive team and enjoy these rewards.

Additional Information

At Brakes, everyone is welcome. We focus on your potential and unique talents rather than just your CV. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, appreciated, and given equal opportunities. We aim to ensure that all colleagues feel part of our community, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, contact our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

About Brakes

As the UK’s largest foodservice supplier, Brakes is passionate about food and feeding the nation. We deliver high-quality fresh and frozen food from our distribution centres to pubs, restaurants, schools, care homes, and hospitals across the country. With a dedicated team of 8,000 employees, we are growing and committed to excellence in service and quality.