Warehouse Operative (Backshift) - Kettering

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We believe in growing together – as a united team and working towards the achievement of our vision which is to be a winning brand in the food-on-the-go market.  Greggs is a much loved and trusted brand with a strong traditional bakery heritage.  Our people are what makes our business successful.

 

We aim to provide our people with a great place to work, where they feel valued by listening, developing and rewarding them.

Pay Rates

Circa £23,500 per annum.

Shift Pattern and Contracted Hours

42.3 hours per week on an annualised hour’s basis – rotating shifts working 5 shifts per week over a 7 day week.

Job Description

The role of Warehouse Operative at our Distribution Centre in Kettering, is crucial in making sure our shops get all of the items they have ordered so that they can give our loyal Greggs customers a great customer service.

 

This is a physically demanding role as the manual handling of boxes, picking and packing of cages and the pushing and pulling of cages are also an integral part of the role. Working as part of a great team, you’ll have a good eye for detail to ensure full pick accuracy. You’ll ensure our trucks are at the right temperature ready to load, and products are loaded into the correct compartment for chill, ambient or frozen.

 

Reporting to the Operational Team Leaders, you will be an enthusiastic, reliable individual who is able to work alone as well as in a team and take pride in your work.  Initiative, problem solving and attention to detail are critical in the success of this role.

 

Hours of work may be unsociable and shift patterns vary, so flexibility is essential. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Comfortable with long periods of standing, lifting and carrying.
• Ability to work in ambient, chilled and frozen sections of the warehouse.
• Read pick sheets and pick required goods to prepare loads in accordance with delivery requirements.
• Ensure areas are tidy and clear of rubbish on an on-going basis.
• Combine loads from ambient, chilled and frozen sections of the warehouse for loading.
• Adhere to Health and Safety standards at all times.
• Assist in all areas of the warehouse, from loading to replenishment.

Skills

To be considered for this role applicants will also:

• Be numerate and literate with the ability to maintain and complete records
• Be self-motivated and flexible with working hours
• Have a good attendance, time keeping and disciplinary record
• Demonstrate using the Company values
• Ideally have previous food handling experience in a warehouse environment
• A Fork Lift Truck license would be beneficial but is not compulsory.

Benefits

• Our Greggs Employee discount Scheme is very generous, offering you up to 50% off our food
• Your holiday entitlement is 35 days per year which includes Bank Holidays.  (pro-rata for part time)
• After 6 months service you may be eligible for our profit share scheme
• You will receive free life assurance after 1 year’s continuous service.  This is a death in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to one year’s salary
• You will automatically join our Greggs pension scheme which is a fantastic way to save for your retirement and allows you to benefit from employer contributions and tax advantages

 

Other benefits include:

• Share Save and Share Incentive Schemes
• Childcare Vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Healthcare Plans
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Your Application

During the application process we’ll keep in touch every step of the way.  We know how big a decision it is for you to apply for a job.  Once you do we’ll work hard to keep you up to speed on how your application is progressing.  With your help we can make your application as quick and as smooth as possible.