Goods In Warehouse Operative

065104676

£29,525 - £31,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Northampton, Northamptonshire

FMCG

Posted 4 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Goods In Warehouse Operator
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
What We’re Looking For
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
Desirable
  • 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
Skills & Behaviours
  • 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
What You’ll Be Responsible For
  • 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