Warehouse Operative

Why Join Us?

We understand the value of a work-life balance and offer: 

• Structured training and onboarding 
• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share) 
• Award-winning pension scheme with contributions up to 7% (option to increase after 5 years to 12%) 
• Life assurance 
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and your family through our Extra Dough website 
• Continued investment in your personal development 
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew! 
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice, and a comprehensive occupational health service – is the 24/7 helpline Grocery Aid, unlimited access to GP appointments and more through Help@Hand 

What You'll Be Doing?

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring smooth, efficient processes while upholding our reputation for exceptional service. Your key responsibilities will include: 

• To assemble and complete all orders on time and in full for primary and secondary distribution routes (where applicable). Identify deficits and take appropriate action to ensure the deficit is evenly distributed across all customers.
• To ensure products despatched, comply with quality and date code requirements and comply with food safety legislation, initiating any required action.
• To maintain Company hygiene and statutory hygiene standards throughout designated areas, working within the principles of basic food hygiene and good housekeeping.
• To complete all paperwork on a timely and regular basis to ensure accurate recording and reporting of information.
• To communicate progress on tasks with team members, highlighting operational issues to Team Manager or Managers (where applicable)
• To stack and store all equipment in the appropriate areas, ensuring operational areas are safe and kept clear of equipment.

At Warburtons, we believe in investing in our people. You will be supported with a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house teams. Your knowledge of basic warehouse operations and transport legislation will be key for a smooth and safe day. 

Essential Ingredients

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative ideally gained in a food environment
• Detailed knowledge and experience of working towards all SOPs which effect a warehouse
• Effective manual handling techniques training undertaken
• Knowledge of SAP to enable allocation of product and closing of orders
• Understanding of requirements of Hygiene & Food Safety Legislation
• Good communication skills- a team player, listens to others, respects differences in personal style and beliefs
• Can prioritise and manage own workload to ensure tasks are delivered as promised
• Decision making skills – makes effective decisions in areas affecting own job
• Numeracy – mental arithmetic skills
• Basic IT skills

About Us

As the UK’s No. 1 Bakery Brand, we have been baking bread since 1876. Today, we are proudly a sixth-generation family business, supplying over 18,000 retail customers from 23 distribution sites, producing a range of over 70 products, including gluten and wheat-free options. We are striving to be a net-zero business by 2050 and believe in minimizing our impact on the environment while making a positive impact on society. 

Biggleswade is known for being the home of the world's first-ever seed company, founded by Samuel Wells in the 18th century. Warburtons' newest site is conveniently situated with access to the A1, providing a gateway to the North and South, as well as easy access to both the East and West parts of England. Alongside its agricultural heritage, Biggleswade is ideally situated along the River Ivel and has a long-standing tradition of weekly markets dating back to the Middle Ages.