Warehouse Operative

Our Vision:

• A Responsible Family Enterprise That Shares Focus on Delivering Sustainable Growth Through Partnerships, Collaboration & Innovation with an Environmental & Social Conscience.


Our Mission:
• Working Together to Deliver Solutions That Make A Difference


To carry out warehouse duties following all relevant company procedures and adhering to company policies.

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

Principle Accountabilities & Objectives

• Ensure correct dress code (PPE) is worn at all times.


• Follow clean as you go policy, so housekeeping is kept to the required standards.


• Report any Health and Safety issues to supervisor/manager


• Pick relevant product in line with customer requirements.


• Ensure customer products are handled carefully and in line with training provided.


• Follow "clean as you go" policy ensuring housekeeping is kept to the required standard.


• Report any Health and Safety issues to Line Leader/Supervisor.


• Ensure personal compliance with PPE and personal & food hygiene standards.


• Loading/unloading of vehicles if required and trained to do so.


• Demonstrate flexibility to meet operational needs


Resource Management

Along with manager/supervisor monitor and control the use of resource in a cost-effective manner.

Actively seek training in the respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company

People/Personal Management

Build working relationships with peers and work colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

Operate to high moral, personal and appearance standards.

Maintain personal discipline, time keeping and morale.

Skills/Knowledge and Qualifications

The ability to communicate with people within your area and other areas of the business.

Generic Responsibilities:

To participate fully in the Company's Personal Performance and Development process and to undertake training and development relevant to your job.

To contribute to the development of a respectful and mutually supportive working environment in accordance with our values.

Support the team to monitor and control the use of resource in a cost-effective manner.

Encourage team members to develop and learn, ensuring the team are trained in respective areas to enhance the flexibility of the company.

Build working relationships with colleagues both within the department and throughout the company.

To comply with all Oakland policies and procedures, especially your own duty of take care towards your own personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions at work.


• Current warehouse picking experience - preferably on scanner


• Proven track record working in a Warehouse


• Conversant with warehouse processes


• Experience in a chilled environment


• Organisation and communication skills


• For MHE roles - must have previous experience of using MHE equipment VNA/Reach/PPT


Behaviour / Attitude

• Self motivated


• Good team player


• Flexibility of hours/shifts essential


• Positive can do attitude