Warehouse Senior Operative - Back Shift

Whitworths; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive High Street Discounts

Health & Wellbeing Support

Weekly bonus

Exclusive Staff Shop

Job summary

Whitworths is seeking a Senior Operative to lead warehouse teams on a 3pm–11pm shift, 5 from 7 days. You will support day‑to‑day operations, ensure accurate receiving, storage and despatch, and drive productivity while upholding safety, GMP and 6S standards.

You’ll develop the team, coordinate workloads, and manage attendance and training records to keep the operation audit-ready. Join Whitworths to help deliver right-first-time performance, support the Team Leader, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse leadership and driving performance.
• Ability to monitor performance and maintain training records.
• Familiarity with GMP and 6S standards and audit readiness.
• Proactive in identifying process improvements and drive shift handovers.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the warehouse operations.
• Ensure goods are received, stored and despatched accurately and on time.
• Drive productivity targets and ensure effective shift handovers.
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement across shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Continuous improvement

Safety compliance

Job description

About The Role

Rota: Any 5 from 7 days

Fixed Shift: 3pm - 11pm

Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your leadership skills and take the next step in your warehouse career?

We’re looking for a proactive and motivated Senior Operative to help drive performance, maintain high standards and support the team lead to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality operations.

In this role, you will support the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring goods are received, stored and despatched accurately, productivity targets are achieved and effective shift handovers are completed. You’ll champion continuous improvement, quality, safety, GMP and 6S standards, identifying opportunities to improve processes and ensuring the area remains audit-ready.

You’ll play an important role in supporting and developing the team, helping coordinate workloads, monitor performance, maintain training records and promote accountability. When providing ASH cover for the Warehouse Team Leader, you’ll take responsibility to ensure operations continue to run smoothly and within agreed budgets. In the absence of the Team Leader, you will ensure good attendance and compliance with company policies, manage absence, holidays and informal disciplinary matters.

Working closely with other warehouse teams, internal departments and third-party providers, you’ll help maintain service levels, ensure compliance with company procedures and deliver right-first-time performance across shifts.

Benefits!

• Exclusive High Street Discounts – Enjoy fantastic savings on your favourite brands, shops and everyday essentials.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Access to healthcare advisors and professional counsellors, giving you support, guidance and peace of mind when you need it most.
• Bonus – Our Supply Chain & Operations team benefit from weekly bonus*
• Exclusive Staff Shop – Get even more for your money with access to our staff shop, offering a great range of discounted products.

Great savings. Real support. Extra rewards. Just some of the reasons you'll love being part of our team!

*based on achieving key performance indicators (KPIs).

About Us

We’re on an exciting mission here at Whitworths – to help boost the nutrient intake of the nation, improving general health of families using the goodness found in our delicious products. We’re the only brand that gives a credibly nutritious boost to breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, baking and beyond.

There are obviously many other reasons to come and work with us, but the biggest reason is so that you have a job you love and a company you are proud to say you work for. You will receive a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, a workplace pension, and in addition, you’ll also have access to a number of family friendly, health and lifestyle benefits. Culturally, we believe strongly in investing in our people, developing them in role and developing their careers within Whitworths. Don't just take our word for it, our people say the same, as demonstrated by our recent accreditation from Investors In People.