Warehouse Operative

Culina Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Milton Keynes is seeking a Warehouse Operative for a permanent, full-time position. The role involves picking stock, loading pallets, and maintaining high safety and housekeeping standards. Candidates must have forklift experience and a strong attention to detail. The company values team culture and provides extensive employee benefits including annual leave, a pension scheme, and wellness programs. If you're looking for an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment, apply now!

Benefits

Annual Leave – 28 days inclusive of bank holidays

Pension scheme – 4% employee and 4% employer contribution

Life Assurance – x 2 annual salary

Wellness – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Eye Care Vouchers – free eye tests and discounts

Employee Recognition programs

Everyday discounts on over 50 retailers

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is essential for this role.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast moving environment.
• Must possess a reasonable level of verbal & numerical reasoning.
• Adaptable approach to training, conscientious and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Pick stock and orders from set locations within the warehouse.
• Loading customer pallets onto trailers using MHE.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse procedures for reporting damages.
• Maintain Health and Safety via compliance with risk assessment guidelines.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Numerical reasoning

Tools

MHE (Material Handling Equipment)

Job description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

We are now recruiting for aWarehouse Operative to join us atGreat Bear Milton Keynes on apermanent andfull time basis.

Job Description

Shift: Monday-Friday - 06:00am-14:00pm and 14:00pm-22:00pm on a weekly rotation.

Salary: From £26,521 per annum - Equivalent to £12.65 per hour.

• Pick stock and orders from set locations within the warehouse.
• Loading customer pallets onto trailers using MHE
• Ensure the correct amount of product is picked
• Maintain high levels of Health & Safety at all times
• Maintaining high levels of housekeeping throughout the warehouse
• Maintain good communication with Team Leaders and Managers
• Monitor and maintain the required housekeeping standards.
• Maintain Health and Safety via compliance with risk assessment guidelines ensuring that any issues are brought to the attention of the warehouse Team Leader and Manager.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse procedures for the reporting of damages
• Ensure compliance while checking / operating MHE equipment

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is essential for this role.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast moving environment.
• Expected to operate all MHE required to deliver operational requirements both current and future
• Must possess a reasonable level of verbal & numerical reasoning
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Adaptable approach to trainingConscientious and reliable
• Good working attitude

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave - 28days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme - We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 4%employee and 4%employer.
• Life Assurance - x 2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!