Weekend Warehouse FLT

Deeside cereals; Shotton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Job summary

Deeside Cereals is seeking a Warehouse Operator for weekend hours to ensure efficient receipt, storage, movement and dispatch of materials and finished goods. The role supports production planning and customer service while maintaining stock accuracy and compliance with GMP, health and safety standards.

The operator will use RF scanning, operate warehouse equipment, and undertake daily checks in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Part-time, permanent position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• General education suffices for warehouse tasks.
• Counterbalance, Reach Truck and Electric Hand Truck licences required.
• Warehouse experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely supply of raw materials and packaging to production.
• Use RF scanning for stock transactions.
• Load/unload vehicles and store materials.
• Operate pallet wrapping and RF equipment safely.
• Maintain stock accuracy and conduct daily checks.
• Relocate stock to maximise storage and efficiency.
• Support food safety, quality and product legality requirements.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

General education standard

Tools

Counterbalance FLT licence

Reach Truck FLT licence

Electric Hand Truck licence

Job description

Weekend Warehouse FLT

Department: Warehouse

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Deeside

Reporting To: Viv Clayton

Compensation: £21,438.14 / year

Description

Job Title | Warehouse Operator

Reports To | Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor

Department / Function | Supply Chain

Job Purpose / Summary

To ensure the efficient receipt, storage, movement and dispatch of materials and finished goods, supporting the production plan and customer service requirements. The role is responsible for maintaining stock accuracy, operating warehouse equipment safely, and ensuring all activities comply with food safety, quality, GMP and health and safety standards.

Other Information

• The job holder is required to do all tasks considered relevant by their line manager
• Responsible for Food Safety, Quality and Legality

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: The Company strives to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that decisions concerning recruitment, promotion, dismissal or any other aspect of employment will be based on the needs of the business and not any assumptions based on sex, race, age, disability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, married or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. This is an important commitment which all employees are expected to share.

The Recipe

Key Accountabilities

Warehouse FLT Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely supply of raw materials and packaging from the warehouse to manufacturing areas to support the production plan.
• Complete all stock transactions accurately using RF scanning equipment.
• Supply pallets and materials to production as required.
• Load finished goods onto the pallet wrapping system.
• Unload inbound vehicles and store materials in designated locations following goods receipt procedures.
• Load outbound vehicles with finished goods in line with dispatch schedules.
• Generate trailer transfer documentation and pre-advice information where required.
• Maintain pallet wrapping equipment and report faults promptly.
• Conduct visual inspections of warehouse racking and report defects.
• Complete cycle counts and support inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Carry out daily warehouse, GMP and health and safety checks.
• Remove warehouse and production waste in line with site procedures.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and complete pre-use inspections.
• Support continuous warehouse housekeeping and cleaning standards.
• Relocate stock as required to maximise storage capacity and operational efficiency.
• Take responsibility for food safety, quality and product legality requirements.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Line Manager.

Bay Responsibilities

• Load finished goods onto trailers using RF scanning equipment.
• Monitor conveyor loading activity and prioritise loading requirements.
• Escalate label printing issues to Production or Supply Chain teams.
• Create trailer transfer documentation and submit advance shipment notifications.
• Liaise with shunter drivers and transport providers to maintain loading schedules.
• Monitor collection performance and communicate delays or issues.
• Review stock discrepancies and investigate phantom stock locations.
• Provide shift handover and collection status updates.
• Maintain cleanliness and operation of waste management equipment.
• Support direct customer deliveries when required.

Problem Solving & Innovation

• Identify and resolve routine warehouse operational issues to minimise disruption to production and dispatch activities.
• Escalate stock discrepancies, equipment faults and process issues appropriately.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve warehouse efficiency, stock accuracy and service performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain function.

Leadership & People Responsibilities

While the role has no direct reports, the Warehouse Operator is expected to:

• Demonstrate Weetabix ways of working and site values at all times.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Warehouse, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
• Support the training and development of colleagues where required.
• Promote a positive safety culture and challenge unsafe behaviours.

Impact of Role

• Ensures uninterrupted material flow to production operations.
• Supports achievement of customer service and dispatch targets.
• Maintains stock accuracy and inventory integrity.
• Contributes to site food safety, quality and health and safety performance.
• Influences warehouse efficiency and operational effectiveness through accurate and timely execution of tasks.

Dimensions of the Role

• No direct reports.
• Responsible for the movement and storage of materials and finished goods across the warehouse operation.
• Regular use of RF scanning technology and warehouse management systems.
• Operates counterbalance, reach truck and electric hand truck equipment.
• Works closely with Production, Supply Chain, Customer Service and external logistics partners.

Key Relationships & Interpersonal Skills

Internal Stakeholders

• Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor
• Warehouse & Customer Service Administrator
• Production Teams
• Supply Chain Team
• Quality and Technical Teams

External Stakeholders

• External Logistics Providers
• Shunter Drivers

Behavioural Expectations

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
• Attention to detail and accuracy. Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures.

The Ingredients

Essential

• Good general standard of education.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Counterbalance FLT licence.
• Reach Truck FLT licence.
• Electric Hand Truck licence.
• Understanding of warehouse health and safety requirements.
• Ability to use RF scanning equipment and warehouse systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Desirable

• Experience within an FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Experience of inventory control and cycle counting processes.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing standards and GMP requirements.

Your Bowl of Perks (Benefits)

Competitive Salary & Annual Flexible benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, and life outside work.

• Eligibility to join the Company's Discretionary Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• 10.5 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual Salary review
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Long Service Award SchemeLife Assurance Cover
• Discounted Staff Shop
• 'Weetastars' Recognition Scheme with Rewards
• A health surveillance medical every year (if required)

To support our employees, we also offer:

• Continued investment in your personal development
• We believe in balance, whether it's for family, rest or simply time for you. As well as your holiday entitlement, you can purchase up to 5 days of additional annual leave
• Access to 24/7 counselling service (via Grocery Aid partnership)
• Heavily Subsidised Vending Service
• Free Parking on site

To learn more about life at Deeside Cereals, visit our careers page: Deeside Cereals | Deeside Cereals Careers

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position; therefore, we are seeking candidates who do not require sponsorship.

We utilise our Preferred Agency Supplier Partners as and when we require additional support.