Senior Warehouse Operatives

Senior Warehouse Operative

Cuisine Centre

SmartParc SEGRO, Derby, UK

Hourly Pay Rate: £14.45

About the Role

The Senior Warehouse Operative is responsible for ensuring all deliveries are quality-checked, stored correctly, and accurately documented. You will support production by maintaining stock accuracy, full product traceability, and compliance with health & safety, quality, and food safety standards.

Working Hours

40 hours per week

Monday – Friday: 07:00 – 15:30

Flexibility and occasional overtime required to meet operational demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality-check incoming deliveries and verify them against delivery documentation.
• Ensure raw materials and finished goods are stored correctly using FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Pick materials accurately in line with production requirements.
• Maintain full product traceability and accurate inventory records.
• Carry out stock checks and investigate discrepancies, wastage, or stock loss.
• Support the achievement of daily production and packing targets.
• Complete warehouse documentation accurately and within required timescales.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, quality, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following Health & Safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Report quality, stock, or operational issues promptly to the Warehouse Manager.
• Work collaboratively across departments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• FLT licence or willingness to undertake training.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• IT literate.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Flexible, proactive, and adaptable.
• Positive, "can-do" attitude and strong team player.

Desirable

• Knowledge of food hygiene and quality standards.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, warehousing, or raw material handling.

Your Benefits

• Free breakfast and lunch on shift.
• Free on-site parking.
• Convenient public transport links.
• Perks at Work – discounts, rewards, and wellbeing support.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• "Pride in Every Plate" recognition scheme.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellbeing support.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits.
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and many more.
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and many more.
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster.
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands.
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes.
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!

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