Warehouse Administrator Day Shift 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
1. Full-time
2. Department: Supply Chain and Operations (Non Driver or Operative Roles)
3. Compensation: up to GBP 0 - yearly
Job Description
Warehouse Admin 6 Months Fixed Term Contract
£34,403 Annual Salary (£14.70 pay per hour), Plus a great range of benefits
Any 5 from 7, rotating shift pattern including weekends
Start times vary between: 06:00AM - 09:00AM
Finishing Times vary between: 15:30PM - 18:30PM
FTC end date: Apr 18, 2026
Reading
We’re currently looking for a Warehouse Administrator to join us on a FTC during the Day shift at our Brakes Depot in Reading. This is a great opportunity if you are looking for a role with lots of variety where you can expand upon your office administration skills within a supportive team. This is a busy role and no 2 days will be the same!
In this role, you’ll be the vital link between the operations, warehouse, and stock teams—ensuring seamless communication and support to keep everything in our Depot running smoothly. Working alongside a collaborative team of colleagues, you'll tackle a variety of office tasks, from reviewing documents and managing paper-based systems to using specialized software. You'll also play a key role in creating Excel-based charts and tables, maintaining quality control for reports and documentation, and stepping in to support warehouse operations when needed.
To thrive in this role, you should have prior office experience and strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office. Familiarity with SAP or D365 would be a plus. A keen eye for detail is essential to maintain high levels of accuracy, along with excellent organizational skills to manage your workload efficiently. Strong communication skills will be key in building and maintaining great working relationships. If you’re eager to learn and bring a proactive mindset, we’ll provide all the training you need to succeed!
This is a great role that offers the opportunity to obtain experience within a large organisation. In addition to a competitive monthly salary, company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:
4. Wagestream – Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
5. The option to purchase additional annual leave
6. Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
7. Life assurance
8. Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
9. The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices
10. Heavily subsidised colleague canteen
To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now.
Additional Information
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!
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