Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative
Location: Wormingford, Colchester
Night Shifts: 9am-6am, £17.21 per hour, overtime available
OR
Late Shifts: 4pm-1am £14.27 per hour, overtime rate of £17.21ph
About the Role:
A well-established food manufacturing company is looking for reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operatives to join its production team.
Due to the rural location, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
Benefits:
* 33 days annual leave, 3 days need to be reserved for Christmas shutdown
* Free onsite parking
* Enhanced sick pay after one year of service
* Staff discount on products
* Employee discount platform
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and HR support
* PPE provided
* Uniform provided and professionally laundered
Requirements:
* Valid, accredited Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence
* Valid UK Driving Licence
* Reliable, punctual and willing to learn
* Basic English and maths skills
* Physically fit for manual work
* Comfortable in fast-paced environment
* Food production experience is helpful but not required
Key Responsibilities:
* Supply bulk packaging and materials to production and packing lines
* Load and unload delivery vehicles
* Support efficient stock rotation and use handheld RF scanners to ensure accurate inventory tracking
* Help reduce waste and product damage during transit and storage
* Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP and site hygiene procedures
* Maintain a clean, safe and organised warehouse and yard area
* Complete required quality and pre-shift forklift inspection checks accurately
* Operate all material handling equipment safely
* Work closely with colleagues across production, packing, engineering and quality