Warehouse Operative in Southampton

Compensation: up to GBP 28,112.52 - yearly

Company Description

Warehouse Operative Southampton £28,112.52 per annum, plus benefits including pension, BUPA medical cash plan, life assurance, and 30 Days’ Holiday inclusive of bank holidays (rising with service).

This is an amazing opportunity to help make a difference and save the planet by making a positive impact in a ground-breaking business which truly puts safety at the heart of everything we do and has big plans for the future. Olleco is on a mission to help protect the planet, working together with thousands of food service businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by hundreds and thousands of tonnes.

We are now looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our team and help us to continue to do things the right way for customers, colleagues and the planet. With over 1,000 colleagues in multiple sites nationwide delivering excellent performance, we supply premium cooking oils and collect organic waste, which is then converted into bio-methane, electricity, heat and organic fertiliser. We offer the human touch with local, community-based depots which seek to give back to those communities at every chance we get.

Within a diverse and inclusive environment, you will have the chance to contribute to our H&S culture and help us maintain our reputation for operational excellence. As a Warehouse Operative, you will be a fundamental part of our team, enabling us to continue with our mission to help protect the planet whilst maintaining the smooth running of our Warehouse Operations in Wales. You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference, help us to become more successful and deliver more benefits to the environment.

We’re growing, so you will be able to develop your own career. We provide opportunities for you to develop your career - we encourage continuous learning and pride ourselves on promoting from within. Help us achieve even more amazing things.

What do we expect of each other?

• That each of us act like owners of this growing business.
• We collaborate to enable us to be the best we can be – especially when it comes to safety and wellbeing!
• We are committed to making food sustainable and ensuring that nothing is wasted, so we encourage our colleagues to come forward with their ideas.
• Focus on the things that matter and approach every situation proactively and with agility.

Job Description

• Unloading waste cooking oil from vehicles.
• Picking items for deliveries and loading these onto vehicles.
• Loading waste cooking oil on to collection vehicles.
• Ensuring the yard is kept clean and tidy.

Qualifications

Interested? What are we looking for? As you can imagine, you’ll need a broad range of personal skills to succeed, but we don’t expect you to have everything from the start! We will coach, train and support you; it’s more important that you have the right interpersonal skills and the intelligence to grasp our business and take us forward. We will be looking for:

• A full, valid driving licence.
• Previous experience of operating a forklift.

Additional Information

Olleco is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees are valued based on their abilities. We believe that diverse voices and perspectives are essential for our growth. By empowering diverse teams to excel, innovate, and be heard, we all achieve more. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, or sexual orientation.