Warehouse Operator

Mars; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Parental leave

Pension

Life assurance

Gym membership

Wellbeing support

Annual leave 24–32 days

Parking

Coffee on site

Tea on site

Fruit twice a week

Employee shop access

Job summary

Mars in Milton Keynes (Wolverton area) is recruiting for a warehouse role with rotating shifts. The full-time position offers shift allowances and a starting salary in the £30k range, plus a company bonus and benefits.

You will handle loading/unloading, accurate picking, and quality checks as part of a hygienic, organized warehouse operation. Key duties include safe handling of bagged goods, coordinating with the Shift Manager, maintaining paperwork, and ensuring stock rotation.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an operational environment & working with diverse teams, dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Valid forklift licence is essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Technical Aptitude: Basic technical and fault-finding abilities to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
• Numeracy and Literacy: A solid foundation in numeracy and literacy to ensure clear communication and accurate data handling.
• Computer Proficiency: Familiarity with essential software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Monitor physical quality of bagged/packaged items and stored in the approved manner, report/react to non‑compliances as directed.
• Maintain effective communication with Shift Manager and warehouse Lead Op, all operations staff, weighbridge operator and CSD team.
• Monitor delivery/collection vehicles and personnel as regards company requirements.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed in accordance with legislative and management requirements.
• Ensuring correct stock rotation and stock control
• Always maintain a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping in the warehouse and loading lane.
• Racking Control-ensuring any damaged racking is reported.
• Fleet Management-with new electric trucks in transition, ensuring quality checks to the highest standard.

Skills

Excellent communication

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

£30,200– £31,300 (including shift allowance, DOE)

Weekly Rotating Shifts -Mon –Fri 40 Hours

Job Description

Milton Keynes, Wolverton

£30,200– £31,300 (including shift allowance, DOE)

+ Company Performance Bonus & Exceptional Benefits

Weekly Rotating Shifts -Mon –Fri 40 Hours

Week 1: 6am-2pm

Week 2: 2pm-10pm

Week 3: 10pm-6am (Winter -Sun-Thu / Summer Mon- Thu)

Why Join Us?

We care about the world and your future. Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits along with some great perks, like fun freebies and best‑in‑class development. As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands. The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

The Role

To ensure the safe loading and unloading of bagged/packaged stock as required by loading and unloading documentation. Accurate picking of bagged goods in line with customer orders and to maintain a hygienic and tidy warehouse.

As with all roles within Mars Horse care there is responsibility to keep focus on safety and quality of yourself, our products and those around you.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
• Free perks on site: parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of working in an operational environment & working with diverse teams, dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Valid forklift licence is essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Technical Aptitude: Basic technical and fault‑finding abilities to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
• Numeracy and Literacy: A solid foundation in numeracy and literacy to ensure clear communication and accurate data handling.
• Computer Proficiency: Familiarity with essential software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor physical quality of bagged/packaged items and stored in the approved manner, report/react to non‑compliances as directed.
• Maintain effective communication with Shift Manager and warehouse Lead Op, all operations staff, weighbridge operator and CSD team.
• Monitor delivery/collection vehicles and personnel as regards company requirements.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed in accordance with legislative and management requirements.
• Ensuring correct stock rotation and stock control
• Always maintain a high standard of hygiene and housekeeping in the warehouse and loading lane.
• Racking Control-ensuring any damaged racking is reported.
• Fleet Management-with new electric trucks in transition, ensuring quality checks to the highest standard.

What You Can Expect From Mars

• Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose‑driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow”
• Access world‑class training & development from day one
• Join a company with an industry‑leading salary and benefits package