Warehouse Operative - Nights

About Creed:

Creed is a family business established in 1972 which is ambitious with its growth within the industry. We deliver a great range of multi-temperature food products, including our butchery and fresh range to caterers across the country from our bases in Cheltenham, Ilkeston & High Wycombe. It's a great place to be and we are proud of our role in supporting our local community. We are dedicated to creating a great place to work and have been recognised as a "Sunday Times Top 100" Company to work for after achieving “two star” status with Best Companies. Our people are committed to our values, choose their attitude and think customer. They work hard, are committed to providing a great service, have fun and develop along the way. Our employees often get involved in charity events, attend the Director breakfasts, put forward their ideas for improvement and contribute in team briefings. Our core business values are being: Commercial, Proud, Friendly and Nurturing.

Role Details:

The role of Warehouse Operative is a varied role which is vital to ensuring that Creed Foodservice deliver excellent customer service for our customers. Within this role you will do everything from picking customer orders for next day delivery to loading delivery vehicles.

Some responsibilities of the role include:

• To pick customer orders in full and on time ready for delivery the following day.
• To ensure the quality and temperature of the product is correct.
• Be aware of any products falling below the required standard, and reject them immediately.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with other employees, managers, and visitor’s e.g delivery drivers.
• Tidy and ensure the warehouse is free of obstacles at all times.
• Adhere to the procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment, including Powered Pallet Truck’s & Fork Lifts.
• Adhere to the procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment.
• To comply with all company policies and procedures, specifically surrounding health and safety.
• Other duties as required, according to the needs of the business.

Contracted Hours:Sunday to Thursday - from 19:00 until 03:30

The Ideal Candidate:
The successful candidate must have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, be keen to learn new skills and have a desire to make a difference. Successful candidates will be highly motivated, not afraid to get stuck in and have the flexibility to work extra hours in line with the business needs.

It is essential that you have the following:

• Experience as a Warehouse Operative ideally gained in a Foodservice environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with both internal and external customers - this includes employees, managers, visitors and delivery drivers.
• Quality Control Experience is desirable.
• Experience and relevant licence or certification to utilise Powered Pallet Trucks & Reach Forklifts would be desirable, but not essential as all training can be provided internally.

Benefits: 33 days of annual leave, Living Wage Foundation Employer, Life Assurance, Childcare Voucher Scheme, Savings Scheme, Training Opportunities, Discounted Staff Purchases, Staff Lottery, Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme & many more.

If you think you have what it takes to succeed, click apply now below.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age, as outlined in our equal opportunities policy.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,644.80 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• High Wycombe, HP10 0PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Warehouse Operative: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Night shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location