Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver – Permanent Role

Location: PeterboroughSalary: Up to £25,000 DOE + up to £4,000 annual bonus (paid quarterly)Start: Within 2–4 weeksHours: Monday–Friday (Days only)

The Opportunity

A well-established, highly organised distribution business is seeking a permanent Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver to join their friendly, close-knit team.

This is a hands-on, varied role within a clean, food-grade warehouse environment, ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, accuracy, and maintaining high health & safety and hygiene standards.

You’ll be involved in everything from goods-in and stock control to picking, packing and operating both Counterbalance and Reach trucks.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating Counterbalance and Reach Trucks to load/unload vehicles and move stock within multi-tier racking
• Booking goods in, checking and weighing materials, taking samples and completing accurate labels
• Following strict quality, hygiene and food-handling procedures
• Picking, splitting, weighing, packing and pallet wrapping customer orders
• Ensuring all batch, weight and stock information is accurate and compliant
• Monitoring stock conditions and keeping the warehouse clean and tidy (sweeping, vacuuming, shelf organisation)
• Supporting stocktakes and maintaining accurate stock records
• Liaising with the office regarding stock movement or issues
• Contributing to continuous improvement and highlighting any issues or process enhancements

What We’re Looking For

• Accredited Counterbalance & Reach Truck licences (essential)
• Several years’ experience in a warehouse environment
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding, fast-paced role (lifting up to 25kg+)
• Strong numeracy skills (weights, volumes, basic maths)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Positive attitude, team-focused, reliable and proactive
• Confident using IT systems for stock control and basic admin
• Flexible, hardworking, and able to work independently when required

Working Environment & PPE

• Clean, food-grade warehouse environment
• PPE required: safety shoes and high-vis
• Additional PPE available when needed (hair nets, gloves, masks, overalls)
• Products include botanical ingredients (e.g., herbs/spices) — must be comfortable with strong smells
• Very health-and-safety-focused workplace with excellent training standards

Benefits

• Salary up to £25,000
• Annual bonus up to £4,000 (paid quarterly)
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced 5% pension
• Death in service & critical illness cover
• Free on-site parking
• Break room with free drinks, morning & afternoon breaks
• Strong training and development support
• Friendly, supportive team culture

How to Apply

If this sounds like a role you’d enjoy, I’d love to hear from you.

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