Warehouse Operative

**WHO ARE WE?**

We are good natured business who specialise in fresh and chilled food and drink. We are proud of our family heritage and have been nurturing and inspiring generations for 65 years. We are a passionate and dedicated team who strive to deliver a first class service to every customer, every time.

Our people are what make us special. We have ambitious plans and need enthusiastic individuals who will thrive on being a company ambassador and want to help us achieve our vision to ‘Take freshness further’. We offer jobs and careers filled with purpose.

**THE ROLE**

Full Time Warehouse Operative. Contracted for 37.5hrs fixed term March - October

2 x backshift 12pm-8pm 5 days out of 7

1 x nightshift 10pm-6am 5 days out of 7

Compiling and packing customer orders and ensuring orders are picked in the correct sequence.

**IS THIS YOU?**

We want people who are down to earth and with a good work ethic. To be part of our incredible team, you must:

- Take pride in all that you do.
- Carryout every order to the highest standard.
- Never compromise on safety.
- Be part of the wider team.
- Deliver excellent customer service.
- Do what’s required to get the job done.

You will also need:

- Awareness and understanding of the “stock rotation, “stock level” and preservation arrangement established by the Company for each product and storage area.
- Awareness of all relevant health & safety and food handling legislation pertaining to the Company’s operations.
- Awareness of the Company’s employment procedures as detailed in the Employee Handbook and Policy and Procedures Manual.

**WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?**

You will be responsible for a variety of jobs including taking delivery of goods into a warehouse for sorting, stacking and storage and then picking and packing items for dispatch as they are sent on their way to our valued customers.

**This role will consist of**:

- Ensuring that all orders picked by you and the Dry Goods team are accurately picked to help improve customer satisfaction levels achieved by the Company. This will include checking the following:

- The products required are selected accurately and in accordance with each specific order extracted from the system.
- The products selected are free from obvious signs of damage.
- The ‘Use By’ dates of all products picked are examined to ensure that they provide an acceptable shelf life for the customer.
- All perishable items picked comply with the Company’s established quality standards.
- Products are packed securely to prevent damage in transit, for example, heavy robust items at the bottom and more fragile items on the top.
- Assisting with the maintenance of product ‘stock rotation’ and ‘stock level’ arrangements developed for each storage area thus reducing wastage and ensuring the most effective utilisation of all goods held in stock.
- Fully participating in maintaining effective teamwork with all work colleagues, particularly when there is a requirement to work in groups
- Working quickly and efficiently accommodating the required sequence of picking to ensure that goods are ready at the appropriate time for transfer to the Fruit Store for assembly.
- Continual awareness and conformance with all internal Company procedures and parameters, including Health & Safety provisions.
- Bringing to the attention of relevant Supervisors or Managers all areas of concern regarding internal operations which could result in a deterioration of the service offered to customers or assist in identifying opportunities for improvement.
- To carry out all other reasonable instructions emanating from Supervisors, Department Managers or other Senior Managers.

**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT**
- 20% discount on our food and drink.
- Fair pay for a fair days work.
- Full training and development.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Free parking.
- Company pension scheme.
- Take time to chill with 5.6 weeks annual holiday.
- The comfort and warmth of a family business.

**TO APPLY**

**CLOSING DATE**

**7th February 2025**_Applications received after this date may not be considered._

**DIVERSITY**

**We strive to be representative of the community in which we serve**and know that diverse talent makes a better team. We ensure our recruitment practices are fair and equal and that opportunities are open to all, regardless of gender, background or identity.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/02/2025
Expected start date: 03/03/2025