Warehouse Team Member
Join Our Growing Team at Warburtons!
Job Title: Warehouse Team Member
Function: Distribution
Contract: 4 on 2 off rota, Full Time, Permanent
Location: Biggleswade (initial start and training at Enfield)
Salary: £625.32 per week + £40.38 per weeek Local Allowance
Warburtons are coming to Biggleswade! Are you ready for your next roll?
You’ll initially be working out of our Enfield depot while our brand-new build, state-of-the-art permanent site in Biggleswade is being completed —but once it's ready, that’s where you’ll rise and shine.
So, if you’re a Warehouse Team Member or Operative, looking for a role with a bit more substance (and crust!), this could be your moment to prove you’re made of the right stuff.
Why Join Us?
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- Permanent Contract for stability
- Salary: £625.32 per week + £40.38 per weeek Local Allowance
- Location: Biggleswade
- Hours: 4 on 2 off nightshift
We understand the value of a work-life balance and offer:
- 2 weeks 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 Team Member, 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:
- Safety First: You will take responsibility for putting safety first and always behave in a manner that ensures your own safety and that of others.
- Team Support: You will provide basic support and guidance within the team, leading by example.
- Compliance: You will comply with all relevant Health, Safety, Environment, and Food Safety standards and working practices.
- Equipment Operation: You will take responsibility for operating a wide range of equipment across the operation to deliver site standards.
- Quality Service: You will follow site processes and procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations, supporting the accurate handling and movement of goods to deliver unbeatable quality service.
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
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- Willing to work a flexible shift pattern, including nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays
- Ideally previous experience in a similar role within FMCG
- Good written and verbal skills with a good level of numeracy
- Ability to work safely and consider the safety of others
- Demonstrates attention to detail with a focus on Quality and Health & Safety
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.
We respect and value difference. We look to create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, or any other aspect which makes them unique, are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work, is the right thing to do.
