MHE Operative (5 from 7 rotating) in Harlow

MHE Operative (5 from 7 rotating)

Start Date: 2026-09-09T00:00:00

Location: Churchgate Street, Essex, GB, CM17 0

Reference: Any

End Date: 2026-12-08T06:33:46.237

Company Description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive. A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Job Description

We are looking for reliable and motivated MHE Operatives to join Great Bear at our Markham Vale 1 site joining a busy ambient warehouse operation. Working across our Distribution site, you will play a key role in keeping products moving safely, accurately and efficiently through the warehouse. This is a great opportunity for candidates with previous MHE experience who enjoy working in a fast-paced logistics environment and are confident operating equipment such as reach trucks and PPTs, while supporting loading, inbound and stock movement activity.

Shift pattern: 5 from 7 rotating, 6am-2pm / 2pm - 10pm

Salary: £13.13 per hour plus overtime paid at time and half

What you'll be doing:

• Operate MHE safely and efficiently, including Reach trucks, VNA and PPT equipment where required.
• Support the movement, replenishment and put-away of stock within the warehouse.
• Assist with loading, unloading and inbound activity while following site procedures.
• Complete vehicle, equipment and safety checks in line with operational standards.
• Use scanners or warehouse systems accurately to help maintain stock integrity.
• Work closely with the wider warehouse team to keep the operation moving at pace.

Qualifications We Require:

• Evidence of training on either a reach truck or VNA within a warehouse, logistics or distribution setting. The certification needs to show novice training with the hours spent on the training. In-house licences from previous employers can be considered, provided you have relevant practical experience.
• We can accept people with only refresher certification, but due to our H & S rules, their training on site will be longer before they can drive the MHE.
• A strong focus on safe working practices and attention to detail.
• A reliable, flexible and team-focused approach.
• Availability to work a 5 from 7 rotating shift pattern.

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hardworking performers. Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

• Annual Leave 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with a contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - 2x your annual salary.
• Wellness: Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential telephone counselling and legal info.
• Eye Care Vouchers with savings on eye tests and glasses.
• Reward & Recognition: Employee of the Month/Year, long service awards.
• Everyday discounts: over 50 retailer discounts via benefit platform.