Warehouse and Processing Operative

Job Description

Warehouse and Processing OperativeNewton Abbot, Devon£19,890 per annum Plus Pension, BUPA Medical Cash Plan, Life Assurance, 20 Days’ Holiday (rising with service)This is an amazing opportunity to help save the planet by making a positive impact in a ground-breaking business who truly put safety at the heart of everything they do and have big plans for the future.Our client is on a mission to help protect the planet, working together with thousands of food service businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by hundreds and thousands of tonnes. They are now looking for a Warehouse and Processing Operative to join their team and help them to continue to do things the right way.With over 700 colleagues in multiple sites nationwide, our client supplies premium cooking oils, and collect organic waste, which is then converted into bio-methane, electricity, heat and organic fertiliser.Within a diverse and inclusive environment, you will have the chance to contribute to our client’s H&S culture and help them maintain their reputation for operational excellence.As a Warehouse and Processing Operative, you will be a fundamental part of our client’s team, enabling them to continue with their mission to help protect the planet whilst maintaining the smooth running of their warehouse operations in Newton Abbot.Why join our client- You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference, help them to become more successful and deliver more benefits to the environment- They’re growing and so you will be able to develop your own career- They provide opportunities for you to develop your career and pride themselves on promoting from withinWhat does our client expect of each colleague- That each of everyone acts like an owner of this growing business- Everyone collaborates to enable the business to be the best it can be - especially when it comes to safety and wellbeing!A little bit more about the role:- Unloading waste cooking oil from vehicles- Picking items for deliveries and loading these onto vehicles- Completing forklift checks- Ensuring the yard is kept clean and tidyInterestedWhat is our client looking for As you can imagine, you’ll need a broad range of personal skills to succeed, but they don’t expect you to have everything from the start! They will coach, train and support you, it’s more important that you have the right interpersonal skills and the intelligence to grasp their business and take them forward.Our client will be looking for:- A full, valid driving licence- Previous experience of operating a forkliftA counterbalance forklift licence would be beneficial, as would a licence to drive a 7.5T vehicle.To apply for the role of Warehouse and Processing Operative, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.Other organisations may call this role Warehouse and Processing Operative, Warehouse Operative, Yardsperson, Warehouse Picker, Logistics Operative, General Operative, Warehouse Loader, Storesperson, Order Picker, Warehouse Assistant, or Yard Operative.