Goods In Warehouse Operative

Goods In Warehouse Operator
Northampton
Salary £29,525 - £31,000
Full-time | 40 hours per week
Rotating shifts:
06:00 – 14:00
10:00 – 18:00 (weekly rotation)

About the Role
We’re looking for a reliable and proactive Goods In / Warehouse Operator to join our Operations team in Northampton.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our Goods In function, helping to safely receive, store, and manage raw materials, as well as supporting general warehouse operations.
This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who takes pride in working safely, efficiently, and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all Goods In activities, ensuring deliveries are received safely and efficiently
• Safely load and unload vehicles, including daily shunts and raw material deliveries
• Accurately book in deliveries and prioritise workload
• Put away raw materials in line with site procedures
• Pick and weigh ingredients for production orders
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe yard and warehouse environment
• Liaise with drivers and ensure compliance with on-site safety procedures
• Support dispatch operations to ensure orders are processed on time
• Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety, and site compliance standards
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives within the team
• Carry out general warehouse and cleaning duties as required

What We’re Looking For
Essential

• Valid FLT (Forklift Truck) licence 
  • Expired is acceptable but will need to be ITSSAR or RTITB
  • FLT duties are approx 50% FLT 50% warehouse 
• Previous experience in a warehouse environment
• Strong communication skills
• Good planning and organisational ability
• Commitment to health and safety standards

Desirable

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Counterbalance and/or Reach Truck licence
• Basic PC skills
• Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, COSHH, BRC, ISO 9001)
• Manual handling training
• Level 2 Food Safety qualification

Skills & Behaviours

• We’re looking for someone who:
• Works well as part of a team
• Communicates clearly and effectively
• Takes ownership and shows initiative
• Is organised and able to prioritise tasks
• Demonstrates problem-solving ability
• Is reliable with strong timekeeping

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Keeping the Goods In yard running smoothly and avoiding congestion
• Ensuring materials are booked in and stored promptly
• Supporting safe and efficient site operations
• Providing a positive experience for visiting drivers and stakeholders

Company Values

• We’re looking for people who share our values:
• Ambitious – always looking to improve
• Collaborative – working together as a team
• Ethical – doing the right thing

Additional Information

• No travel required
• No on-call duties
• Reporting to: Team Leader