Warehouse Operator

Butcombe Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off

Employee discounts

Benefits Bar access

Award-winning workplace

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Butcombe Group is seeking a Warehouse Operative at Polden to support the efficient operation of our warehouse, ensuring products are accurately stored, picked and distributed.

You will work hands-on as part of a friendly team, focused on delivering high standards of accuracy and efficiency while following health and safety guidelines. This role offers a supportive environment that values teamwork and doing things the right way.

Qualifications

• Good physical fitness and confidence with manual handling tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well within a team.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong time management skills with a reliable and dependable approach.

Responsibilities

• Pick products accurately onto pallets ready for distribution.
• Carry out stock putaway and replenishment activities to maintain warehouse efficiency.
• Safely operate pedestrianised PPT equipment.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the warehouse, including the use of warehouse cleaning equipment.
• Follow company policies, procedures and health and safety standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the warehouse.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Time management

Tools

PPT equipment

Job description

Are you someone who enjoys being hands‑on, working as part of a team, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? We're looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our friendly team at Polden, supporting the efficient operation of our warehouse and helping ensure products are accurately stored, picked and distributed.

This role is more than just moving stock. You'll play an important part in keeping our operation running efficiently while working in a supportive environment where teamwork, authenticity and doing things the right way matter.

What You’ll Do:

• Pick products accurately onto pallets ready for distribution.
• Carry out stock putaway and replenishment activities to maintain warehouse efficiency.
• Safely operate pedestrianised PPT equipment.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the warehouse, including the use of warehouse cleaning equipment.
• Follow company policies, procedures and health and safety standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the smooth day‑to‑day operation of the warehouse.

What You’ll Bring:

• Good physical fitness and confidence with manual handling tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well within a team.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong time management skills with a reliable and dependable approach.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary of £26,437 per year
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and the option to buy extra holiday when you need it
• 30% off food, drink and stays across Butcombe Pubs & Inns, plus 20% off beer and merch online
• Access to the Benefits Bar – loads of cashback, discounts and perks across retail, travel, groceries, days out and more
• Award-winning workplace – Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 and Publican Awards Best Pub Employer (501+ employees, 2026)
• Wellbeing support including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and partnership with The Burnt Chef Project

Why join us?

At Butcombe Group, we believe hospitality works best when people can just be themselves. We’ve built a culture where individuality is valued, people feel supported, and great work gets recognised.

Everything we do is guided by our values, From the Heart, Set the Bar High, Raise the Spirits, and Talk of the Town,creating places and experiences our teams are genuinely proud to be part of.