Warehouse and Processing Operative / Yard Worker

Job Description

Warehouse and Processing Operative / Yard WorkerNewton Abbot, Devon£11.33 per hour (without FLT licence) / £11.84per hour (with FLT licence) Plus Pension, BUPA Medical Cash Plan, Life Assurance, 20 Days Holiday (rising with service)This is an amazing opportunity to help make a difference and save the planet by making a positive impact in a ground-breaking business who truly put safety at the heart of everything we do and have big plans for the future.Olleco 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. We are now looking for a Warehouse and Processing Operative to join our teamand help us to continue to do things the right way for customers, colleagues and the planet.With over 1,000 colleagues in multiple sites nationwide delivering excellent performance, we supply premium cooking oils and collect organic waste, which is then converted into bio-methane, electricity, heat and organic fertiliser. We offer the human touchwith local, community-based depots which seek to give back to those communities every chance we get.Within a diverse and inclusive environment, you will have the chance to contribute to our H&S culture and help us maintain our reputation for operational excellence.As a Warehouse and Processing Operative, you will be a fundamental part of our team, enabling us to continue with our mission to help protect the planet whilst maintaining the smooth running of our warehouse operations in Newton Abbot.Why join us- Youll have the opportunity to make a difference, help us to become more successful and deliver more benefits to the environment- Were growing and so will you be able to develop your own career- We provide opportunities for you to develop your career, we encourage continuous learning and pride ourselves on promoting from within- Help us achieve even more amazing thingsWhat do we expect of each other- That each of us act like owners of this growing business- We collaborate to enable us to be the best we can be - especially when it comes to safety and wellbeing!- We are committed to making food sustainable and ensuring that nothing is wasted so we encourage our colleagues to come forward with their ideas- Focus on the things that matter and approach every situation proactively and with agilityA little bit more about the role:- Unloading waste cooking oil from vehicles- Picking items for deliveries and loading these onto vehicles- Pouring oil from containers into the processing tank- Completing forklift checks- Ensuring the yard is kept clean and tidyInterestedWhat are we looking for As you can imagine, youll need a broad range of personal skills to succeed, but we dont expect you to have everything from the start! We will coach, train and support you, its more important that you have the right interpersonalskills and the intelligence to grasp our business and take us forward.We 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.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.