WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE 4ON40FF DAYS

Company Description

Who are Culina?

Culina is the UK’s leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation’s best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,500 trucks and trailers delivering every day.

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Chilled & Fresh division – from supplier to shelf, we make fresh supply chains simpler. Our expertise in temperature-controlled logistics ensures products are delivered safely, efficiently and on time, helping customers maximise availability and minimise waste.

Job Description

£30,970 per annum (£14.18 per hour)

07:00–19:00 | 4 Days On, 4 Days Off, including weekends as the rota falls

Permanent | Full-Time

Overtime paid at time and a half

Performance bonus earning potential of up to £1,200 extra per month

At Culina Chilled and Fresh, we're looking for reliable, hardworking people to join our Warehouse team at Aylesford.

This isn't just about turning up and doing a shift. We're looking for people who enjoy working as part of a team, take pride in doing a good job and are motivated by achieving results.

You’ll receive a £30,970 annual salary (equivalent to £14.18 per hour based on 42 paid hours per week), with the opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime paid at time and a half and our performance-based Pick Bonus, with earning potential of up to an additional £1,200 per month for high performers.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment where effort, accuracy and performance are recognised, this could be the opportunity for you.

The role is based within our chilled warehouse, operating at approximately 3°C, so you'll need to be comfortable working in a temperature-controlled environment.

What you'll be doing

You'll play a key role in keeping our customer orders moving safely, accurately and on time.

Your day will include

Picking customer orders accurately within our chilled warehouse

Operating a PPT ride-on pallet truck

Building pallets safely and efficiently

Checking that every order contains the correct products and quantities

Moving palletised goods safely around the warehouse

Working towards clear productivity and performance KPIs

Maintaining excellent health and safety standards

Keeping your working area clean, organised and safe

Working together with your team to deliver for our customers

Qualifications

What we're looking for

You don't need to tick every box. What matters most is having the right attitude and being prepared to work hard as part of the team.

Ideally, you'll have

Recent experience in a warehouse or similar fast-paced environment

The confidence to work towards clear targets and KPIs

PPT experience, although this is desirable rather than essential

Good communication skills

Good numerical accuracy

A strong approach to safety and quality

Reliability and a positive attitude

The ability to work effectively in a chilled environment

Most importantly, we're looking for people who turn up, work safely, support their team and take pride in delivering a great job.

Additional Information

What you'll get in return

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include

Pension scheme – Contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.

Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.

Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.

Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition, and long service awards.

Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

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