Warehouse Operative

At Valeo Foods UK we bring together a family of much-loved UK food brands supported by the scale and ambition of a global investment partner. From Kettle’s bold crunch to Rowse’s natural sweetness, through to Matthew Walker and Barratt Sweets, our portfolio blends heritage, craft and category-leading innovation.

Alongside our branded portfolio, we are also one of the UK’s largest suppliers of private label products, partnering with major retailers to deliver quality and category expertise that meets the needs of millions of households every week.

As a business, we’re on a journey of transformation. We’re strengthening our operations, driving quality and investing in our people. It’s an exciting, fast-moving environment where heritage meets new thinking, and where every colleague contributes to shaping the future of food across the UK.

Join us and play your part in building the next chapter of some of Britain’s most loved brands.

Salary - £29,163.27

Shift - Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 12hr Days 7-7 (Rotating Saturdays) 

Location - Snetterton 

Job Purpose

We are looking for a proactive, organised and focused Warehouse Operatives to join our team in Gateshead to help in ensuring all stocks are updated in an accurate and timely manner. To ensure all deliveries are loaded  / unloaded timely and safely. To assist and facilitate a seamless supply of materials to the production area.

Key Accountabilities

• To help achieve the KPI targets on a consistent basis
• Loading and unloading of supplies and finished goods.
• Distribution of ingredients & materials from warehouse to factory
• Offloading & receipt of ingredients & materials to site
• Stock taking & inventory control
• Active involvement in the Company’s current recycling programme.
• Ensuring the warehouse environment is kept clean & tidy
• Adhere to H&S standards at all times
• To comply with standards of food safety, quality and legality at all times. Demonstrate commitment by example and elevate any potential issues or concerns.

• Counterbalance forklift license OR experience using a counterbalance forklift is advantageous. 

• FLT or Aisle master 

Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor for this position so we are only considering candidates with a right to work in the UK. 

Valeo Foods can provide great training and development opportunties so apply today for immediate consideration!