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