Warehouse Operative

Work with us at Riverford, and join a thriving employee-owned business as a Warehouse Operative…

Be part of a inclusive and friendly production team

​More than just a veg box….Riverford are mad about organic veg. It’s at the core of everything we do. We love to grow it, pack it into boxes, and deliver it to around 70, 000 homes across the UK every week.

This takes loads of brilliant people – and working here makes you a ‘co-owner’, since Riverford is employee-owned. Success means much more than just profits; we want this to be a place people enjoy coming to work, and a business our co-owners feel proud of!

We offer a bucket load of benefits….33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays), 30% off veg boxes and our online shop, generous company pension scheme, annual profit share (at least 10% of all our profits are split equally between all co-owners)

Delivering even greener veg - We’re in the process of swapping diesel vans to electric, with the ambitious goal of being 100% electric vans for low-emission deliveries to our customers!

This role is a permanent contract, 39 hours per week - Working Sunday - Thursday which is inclusive of Bank Holidays.

Location

Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JU. - Reliable transportation is required to commute to Wash Farm, as it is not accessible by public transport routes.

Pay

£14.36 per hour

What you’ll be doing…

As a Dispatch Lorry Loader, you’ll be at the heart of Riverford’s logistics operation, helping ensure our organic produce reaches customers across the UK in perfect condition and on time. Working in a busy, fast-paced environment, you’ll need to bring strong attention to detail and a collaborative approach.

Your main responsibility will be loading up to eleven full lorries each day, ensuring each one is loaded with the correct pallets, arranged safely and sensibly to prevent damage during transit. You’ll also support the unloading of incoming produce, packaging, and recycling, while maintaining a clean and organised workspace.

What we’re looking for

Proven experience of working within a production/manufacturing or warehouse environment.

A good standard of English literacy; written, verbal and numeracy skills.

Strong time management and organisation skills.

Experience of manual handling preferred.

Comfortable working in a refrigerated environment.

At Riverford, we value quality service and our production team play a key role in our mission. If you’re looking for a job where you can make a difference and join a friendly, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Application Process - We'll be reviewing applications throughout the duration of the advert and may choose to bring the closing date forward; therefore, we'd encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.