Chilled Warehouse Operative

Cotteswold Dairy, a long standing family business with over 80 years’ successful history is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join the Chilled Warehouse Team. We supply locally sourced milk, which is processed and packaged at the Tewkesbury Plant to depots in Cheltenham, Hereford, North Wales, London and Shrewsbury, who then deliver to our customers across the UK

We are looking for efficient workers who can work accurately under pressure, and are ready to ensure we uphold first class customer service. This vital role works with all departments, from the sales team to production and haulage

Experience of working in a warehouse environment would be ideal, however candidates who are proactive with the ability to work accurately and with precision in a fast-paced environment will also be considered

This is an excellent entry-level role to kick start a career in the Warehouse Department.

Please note: this is a Chilled Warehouse Environment

As a Training Centre with a dedicated Learning & Development Coordinator, and clear progression pathways, we offer development opportunities within the role to broaden your skillset and the ability to gain recognised qualifications. We strongly encourage progression within the business, and there are many additional skills you can gain in the Warehouse to further your development

IMPORTANT - This physically active role requires manual handling

This role is hands-on in a temperature controlled environment. Key duties will include:

• Accurately picking customer orders, paying attention to stock rotation
• Continually replenishing stock, keeping the Chilled Warehouse clean at all times to ensure a safe working environment *
• Taking responsibility for the safe constraint and security of loads on the vehicles

* Due to food hygiene regulations only one solid wedding band is permitted. No earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, strong smelling deodorants or perfumes are permitted in the production and warehouse areas

You will be forward thinking, have a positive attitude, and have a keen eye for detail; coupled with being a good communicator with the ability to build good working relationships

We are committed to giving you the skills and abilities to carry out your role, providing opportunities to allow you to build a long term relationship with the Company

Early shift: 0700 - 1630; Late shift: 0900 – finish (Monday - Friday);

Early shift: 0600 - finish (Saturday)

Warehouse Operatives work 5 days over a 7 day period. As a guide, operations finish around 1830 most days - though this cannot be guarenteed due to production variables

† This is an example only – a degree of flexibility is required; days off are on a rota basis

We also offer benefits including:

• Competitive salary with scope to train and advance within the business
• 30 days’ holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Additional day of holiday after 3 years’ service
• Refer a friend – receive up to £500 per referral
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted products, including doorstep delivery where available
• Group personal pension scheme via Aviva
• Health and wellbeing benefit with Simply Health
• Regular social calendar of events

To be considered for this fantastic opportunity as a Warehouse Operative please click apply now