Job Description

We are looking for experienced warehouse operative to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK, based in Bridgwater (TA6)

6 month Fixed term contract

Salary £32,050.70 pa (Basic £29,137.00 with a shift allowance of £2,913.70)

4 on 4 off Rolling Shift pattern - covering days & nights

12 Hour shifts – Day: 06:00 to 18:00 / 07:00 to 19:00 & Night: 18:00 to 06:00 or 19:00 - 07:00

Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and employee benefits platform. 

As a warehouse operative you'll play a key role in keeping our fast-paced FMCG operation running smoothly by ensuring materials and finished products are stored, moved and supplied safely and efficiently. Working as part of a large logistics team, you'll support both production and dispatch, helping to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and to the highest standards..

No two shifts are the same – as a Warehouse Operative, you'll be moving palletised goods, loading and unloading stock, preparing products for dispatch and maintaining accurate stock control. A key part of the role is operating a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck, placing and retrieving stock from racking up to 16 metres high (approximately a 3–4 storey building). Previous VNA, Reach Truck or Counterbalance experience is desirable but not essential, as full VNA training will be provided. You'll also ensure all Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality standards are followed at all times.

Ideally, you'll be someone who enjoys working in a busy warehouse environment, takes pride in working safely and accurately, and is comfortable working at height. You'll be proactive, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team to keep operations running efficiently. 

Warehouse Operative: Key Responsibilities

Moving, storing and supplying materials and finished products throughout the warehouse.

Operating a Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) truck following full training.

Loading and unloading palletised goods safely and efficiently.

Placing and retrieving stock from racking up to 16 metres high.

Preparing products for production and customer dispatch.

Maintaining accurate stock control and supporting inventory accuracy.

Following all Health & Safety, Food Safety and Quality procedures.

Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment at all times 

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch

Would also suit: Warehouse Operative, FLT Driver, VNA Driver, Reach Truck Driver, Counterbalance Forklift Driver, Warehouse Technician, Logistics Operative, Goods In Operative, Goods Out Operative, Distribution Operative, Warehouse & Logistics Operative, Materials Handler, Material Controller, Stores Operative, Dispatch Operative, Despatch Operative, Stock Controller, Warehouse Picker, Warehouse Loader, Warehouse Assistant, Supply Chain Operative, Logistics Technician, Warehouse Team Member, Warehouse Associate.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy