Warehouse Operative

Ugo Foods Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in Borehamwood seeks Warehousing Operatives to support logistical operations, involving picking stock, loading/unloading vehicles, and maintaining safety. Candidates with Forklift Licenses may receive higher pay. The role requires lifting up to 25KGs and working in cold environments. This is a family-owned business promoting internal growth and offering an Employee Assistance Programme from day one.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free mobile wellness app

Counselling sessions by professionals

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 25KGs in cold environments.
• Experience with stock picking and loading.
• Forklift licenses are desired but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support goods in and out operations.
• Accurately pick customer orders.
• Operate required vehicles and machinery.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Reach Trucks and Counterbalance Forklift Licenses

Job description

Overview

Borehamwood, United Kingdom | Posted on 28/08/2025

At Ugo Foods Group we manufacture high-quality fresh pasta and other street foods!

Warehousing Operatives are at the centre of our logistical operation, successful candidates will be supporting the company in producing and dispatching up to 150,000 meals per week by picking stock for dispatch, loading and unloading vehicles and assisting with other Warehousing activities.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking all aspects of goods in or goods out whilst supporting the rest of the team
• Accurately picking customer orders according to picking sheets
• Accurately booking in goods that have delivered
• Operating any vehicles/machinery/equipment required to undertake the duties, taking due care and attention of the health and safety of yourself and others at all times

We are recruiting for a Monday to Friday 5:30 to 14:00 shift and a Sunday (05:30 - 14:00) to Thursday (14:00 - 22:30) shift.

Applicants with Forklift Licenses will be offered a higher starting rate of pay.

Requirements

Reach Trucks and Counterbalance Forklift Licenses are desired. Training can be required if no licenses are held.

Please note that there are occasional changes to these times and weekend work based on your shift pattern which will be notified in advance.

To undertake this role you will be required to lift 25KGs and work in cold environments for extended periods.

Ugo Foods Group has been a family-owned business for over 90 years. We offer all employees free access to our Employee Assistance Programme from the first day of employment. Our EAP service provides employees with legal support and advice, mental health support and occupational health services. You will also be provided access to a free mobile phone app with a wealth of wellness material as well as free counselling sessions provided by qualified, independent professionals. Use of the EAP programme is completely private and confidential.

Ugo Foods Group has internally developed and promoted over 50% of its internal management team from entry-level positions. Learning and Development is a key part of our culture and we look forward to welcoming new members to our team who can grow and develop with the company.