Warehouse Operative

**Fresh Produce Operative**

**£27,000 per annum plus fantastic benefits**

**Based onsite at The Newt in Somerset - BA7**

**40 hours per week Tuesday - Saturday**

**Fresh Produce Operative**

Working as part of the Product Team, the Fresh Produce Operative is a hands-on role responsible for quality checking deliveries of fruit and vegetables, splitting bulk wholesale orders down into retail sizes and picking and packing orders for ecommerce. This will include covering some ordering duties when the Fresh Produce Buyer is away.

Fruit and veg is a vitally important part of The Newt, so every piece that comes in or is sent out must be checked for quality. We are looking for someone who can work often alone and at pace, with a keen eye for detail.

This will be a physical and varied role encompassing keeping excellent records of goods-in and receipts, stock rotation, wastage and keeping the produce fridge clean and tidy.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Quality checking all orders when they arrive
- Committing to the highest standards of quality for every piece of fresh produce that is used on the Estate
- Picking and packing for retail and hospitality sites including splitting large orders into retail / hospitality packaging
- Keeping excellent records of delivery notes and invoices and relaying information on a timely basis
- Working in the large F&V fridge and keeping the area clean and tidy
- Understanding the processes and systems around the fresh produce department
- Continuously improving standards for packaging

**What we can offer**
- A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
- ** Stay in shape** with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
- Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our **Spa and swimming pool**s and our exclusive benefit of 50% of Spa Treatments.
- Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with **30% discount for all our colleagues** and free delivery for any online purchases.
- Discover **exclusive perks** with our Discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
- The opportunity to **ensure your views are heard** and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
- Complimentary **garden membership** for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
- ** Complimentary** meal whilst on shift, created **using fresh produce** from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
- ** We value your hard work** and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme **“Newt Awards”** with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
- ** Support** from our **Employee Assistance Programme** for both yourself and your family
- A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly **Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers** and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as **Go-Karting and Wine Tasting**, to name but a few.
- Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

**What we're looking for**
- Experience working with Fresh Produce highly desirable
- Operational warehouse experience desirable
- Forklift licence desirable
- Organised, efficient with attention to detail and a keen eye for quality
- A person who will take pride and ownership in their area

**Where you'll be working - The Product Team**

The Product Team is responsible for every aspect of product across the estate covering retail in our shops and online, products for hospitality, events and wholesale. The team includes buying and merchandising, new product development, packaging and procurement.

The Product Team will work alongside the various internal departments to help to develop the product proposition of the key pillars of the estate: hotel, gardens, visitor attractions as well as the butchery, creamery, productive growing and bakery, adding products that complement these pillars and fit with The Newt’s vision: prioritising seasonality, sourcing or producing the highest quality products, and using local suppliers where possible.

**Who are we - The Newt in Somerset**

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Ho