Job Description

Position: Warehouse Technical Specialist

Type: Fixed-term contract

Duration: July 2026 - 31 December 2026

Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible, Mon-Fri)

Location: Deeside, UK (on-site)

Salary: £30.79 per hour

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a hands-on warehouse technical specialist to support a distribution facility preparing for SALSA Brokers, Storage & Distribution accreditation.

The site has already completed significant groundwork and now requires practical, on-site support to finalise documentation, ensure operational compliance, and prepare for a successful external audit in November 2026.

There is also potential for ongoing work beyond the contract to maintain SALSA standards following accreditation.

OBJECTIVE

To ensure the warehouse site is fully prepared, compliant, and audit-ready for SALSA BSD certification by November 2026.

The contractor will work closely with the operations manager to:

Close remaining documentation and compliance gaps

Prepare the site for external SALSA audit

Support internal audits and corrective actions

Ensure day-to-day warehouse compliance standards are maintainedKEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Finalise warehouse compliance documentation and record systems

Support permit-to-work, inspections, and operational records

Maintain supplier approval records and basic risk assessments

Create/update product specification sheets for stored products

Run internal audits and track corrective actions

Support HACCP documentation and review meetings

Ensure cleaning, pest control, calibration, and temperature records are audit-ready

Support site readiness for SALSA audit and act as on-site contact during audit

Manage post-audit corrective actions through to closureIDEAL PROFILE

We are looking for someone with:

Experience in warehouse, storage, or distribution environments

Working knowledge of SALSA, BRC Storage & Distribution, or similar standards

Strong understanding of basic HACCP principles in a warehouse setting

Comfortable working in a hands-on, operational environment

Strong attention to detail with documentation and record keeping

Able to work independently and support a small operational teamContact Nicola at HRGO recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)