Warehouse Operative (Cold Store)
Location: New Smithfield Market, Manchester, M11 2WP
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Ongoing Work
Hours: 07:30 - 17:00, 5 days out of 7 (including Sundays)
Warehouse Operatives Required
We are currently recruiting experienced Warehouse Operatives to join a busy and growing operation based at New Smithfield Market, Manchester.
This role is ideal for candidates with previous cold store or freezer warehouse experience who are comfortable working in temperature-controlled environments and undertaking physical warehouse duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Stocking and replenishing warehouse inventory
- Goods-in and goods-out duties
- Loading and unloading vehicles and lorries
- Container loading and unloading (typically 4 to 6-hour container shifts)
- Picking and packing customer orders
- Assisting with inventory and stock control
- Working within cold store and freezer environments
- Maintaining a clean and safe working area
- Following all health and safety procedures
What We're Looking For
- Previous cold store or freezer warehouse experience is essential
- Experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics environments
- Good manual handling experience
- Ability to work in chilled and frozen temperature conditions
- Reliable, hardworking, and flexible approach to work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Working Environment
This role involves working across:
- Ambient warehouse areas
- Chilled storage areas
- Freezer environments
- Loading bays and container operations
Candidates must be physically fit as regular lifting, loading, unloading, and manual handling duties are involved.
PPE Requirements
The following PPE is mandatory:
- Safety boots
- High-visibility vest
A site induction and risk assessment will be completed on your first day before commencing work.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Ongoing work opportunities
- Full-time hours
- Immediate starts available
- Established and supportive warehouse team
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy distribution operation
If you have experience working in a cold store, freezer, or warehouse environment and are looking for a new opportunity, apply today for an immediate start.
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