Aligra Newbury
Are you experienced in warehouse operations and passionate about maintaining high standards of food safety and quality?
Join a busy site in Newbury where your role is vital in ensuring smooth goods handling, safe storage and accurate dispatch in a food production environment.
You’ll be a key player in supporting production by managing inbound and outbound stock efficiently, with a strong focus on compliance and teamwork. We welcome candidates who understand warehouse processes, fork lift operation, and have a commitment to food safety.
Why you’ll love this role:
- Competitive weekly pay reflecting experience, with overtime opportunities
- Full training provided including food safety, HACCP Level 2, allergen awareness and health & safety
- Dynamic warehouse environment with clear progression routes
- Be part of a company committed to quality, safety and continual improvement
- Supportive team and leadership fostering open communication
Pay & Shift:
- £14.82 per hour (£592.80 per week based on 40 hours)
- Monday to Friday
- Early Shift: 04:30am to 13:00pm
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate fork lift trucks safely and complete daily equipment checks
- Receive, store and manage stock including allergens, chilled, frozen and raw ingredients following strict food safety and labelling standards
- Ensure all goods are correctly dated, labelled, sealed and palletised for dispatch
- Complete all dispatch documentation accurately and meet daily shipping targets
- Maintain cleanliness, safety and hygiene standards throughout the warehouse and production support areas
- Report any machinery faults, safety hazards or site damage promptly to supervisory staff
- Assist with regular stock takes, warehouse cleaning and supporting other departments when needed
- Adhere to all HACCP and safety protocols, ensuring full traceability and stock rotation
Requirements:
- Forklift truck licence (Flexi/Bendi) is essential.
- Fork lift truck licence (Counterbalance) is beneficial.
- Basic food safety knowledge or willingness to undertake training.
- Strong attention to detail with ability to follow procedures accurately.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
- Flexible, reliable and committed to maintaining high standards of food safety and quality.
If you are interested in this position, please apply today, or contact our Newbury branch on 01635 937 777 for further information.
Aligra have been established since 2007 and have since implemented supply partnerships with a number of the UK’s leading logistics companies. Whilst we work across all industries, we specialise in recruitment and talent management for the Automotive & Engineering, Driving & Industrial, Hospitality and Professional & Executive sectors.
Warehouse Operative (Food Production) needed for a busy site in Newbury, supporting safe goods handling, storage and accurate dispatch. Pay is £14.82 per hour (£592.80 per week based on 40 hours), Monday to Friday on early shifts (04:30–13:00). This is an ongoing role with weekly pay and overtime opportunities.
- £14.82 per hour (£592.80 per week based on 40 hours)
- Monday to friday early shift 04:30–13:00
- Weekly pay with overtime opportunities
- Flexi/bendi flt licence essential and counterbalance beneficial
- Full training provided including food safety haccp level 2 allergen awareness and health & safety
- Work in a quality-led food production warehouse with clear procedures and traceability
You’ll join a supportive team on a quality-focused site where food safety and standards genuinely matter. Full training is provided (including HACCP Level 2 and allergen awareness), so you can grow your skills and confidence. With a steady Monday to Friday early shift and progression routes, it’s a great option for long-term stability.