Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the role
We're recruiting Warehouse Operatives to join our team, at our site in Sherburn in Elmet. This role offers £13.62 per hour.
Shifts Pattern:
06:00 – 18:00 Wednesday – Friday (3 days)
2 days off
18:00 – 06:00 Sunday - Tuesday (3 nights)
5 days off
06:00 – 18:00 Monday and Tuesday (2 days)
18:00 – 06:00 Wednesday and Thursday (2 nights)
5 days off
The warehouse operatives are responsible for all warehouse operations and duties across the shift and are responsible for the materials and accuracy of stock within the warehouse.
We are looking for an individual who has experience within the warehouse environment and preferably has flexi truck and counterbalance experience.
- To support the business with its health, safety, and environmental responsibilities by reporting hazard spots and near misses.
- Material handling equipment is always sufficiently charged and available for use, reporting any faults or damage immediately to the Manager.
- To load and unload vehicles promptly and to adhere to the weekly/daily plan.
- Ensuring goods are booked accurately and immediately from receipt of delivery.
- Finished goods and returns are moving constantly and HHFBES is kept accurate at all times, investigating and reporting any discrepancies to the Manager immediately.
- Ensure production lines do not stop. Check and ensure stock is allocated correctly to relevant work orders,
- Good Communication Skills
- Counterbalance and Flexi Truck experience is preferred however training may be available.
- Warehouse Experience is essential
- Good IT Skills
- Food Safety Level 2
- HACCP Awareness
- Health and Safety Level 2
- Attractive company Pension scheme and life assurance scheme at x4 basic
- 232 hours annual leave + bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme – purchase an additional 5 days leave per year
- Charity fundraising and team events
- One additional day paid leave for charity/community work
- Discounts via our staff shops
- Employee values wards
- Referral bonus vouchers
- Training and development opportunities
- Bespoke training for new factory workers
- Free parking at all manufacturing sites/ offices or access to company paid parking permit local to the Fakenham site
- Excellent facilities, canteen etc
- Ongoing commitment to our ESG strategy – protecting out people, communities and our planet
- Access to Grocery Aid charity support
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative roles across Kinnerton Confectionery's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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