goods-in-warehouse-operative
8 Days Old
Northampton
Salary £29,525 - £31,000
Full-time | 40 hours per week
Rotating shifts:
06:00 – 14:00
10:00 – 18:00 (weekly rotation)
About the Role
We’re looking for a reliable and proactive Goods In / Warehouse Operator to join our Operations team in Northampton.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our Goods In function, helping to safely receive, store, and manage raw materials, as well as supporting general warehouse operations.
This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who takes pride in working safely, efficiently, and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all Goods In activities, ensuring deliveries are received safely and efficiently
- Safely load and unload vehicles, including daily shunts and raw material deliveries
- Accurately book in deliveries and prioritise workload
- Put away raw materials in line with site procedures
- Pick and weigh ingredients for production orders
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe yard and warehouse environment
- Liaise with drivers and ensure compliance with on-site safety procedures
- Support dispatch operations to ensure orders are processed on time
- Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety, and site compliance standards
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the team
- Carry out general warehouse and cleaning duties as required
Essential
- Valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licence
- Expired is acceptable but will need to be ITSSAR or RTITB
- FLT duties are approx 50% FLT 50% warehouse
- Previous experience in a warehouse environment
- Strong communication skills
- Good planning and organisational ability
- Commitment to health and safety standards
- Experience in a food manufacturing environment
- Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck licence
- Basic PC skills
- Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, COSHH, BRC, ISO 9001)
- Manual handling training
- Level 2 Food Safety qualification
- We’re looking for someone who:
- Works well as part of a team
- Communicates clearly and effectively
- Takes ownership and shows initiative
- Is organised and able to prioritise tasks
- Demonstrates problem-solving ability
- Is reliable with strong timekeeping
- Keeping the Goods In yard running smoothly and avoiding congestion
- Ensuring materials are booked in and stored promptly
- Supporting safe and efficient site operations
- Providing a positive experience for visiting drivers and stakeholders
Company Values
- We’re looking for people who share our values:
- Ambitious – always looking to improve
- Collaborative – working together as a team
- Ethical – doing the right thing
Additional Information
- No travel required
- No on-call duties
- Reporting to: Team Leader
- Location:
- Northampton
- Salary:
- £29,525 - £31,000 per annum
- Job Type:
- FullTime
