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Chilled Warehouse Operative
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 23,308.8/Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tewkesbury
Expire in: a month
Job Description
About The Role
Cotteswold Dairy, a well-established family business, is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our Chilled Warehouse Team as pickers and packers. Based near M5 Junction 9 in Tewkesbury, we supply locally sourced milk, processed and packaged at our plant, to customers nationwide.
As a Chilled Warehouse Operative, you will play a vital role within our distribution chain, linking production and haulage to ensure the timely and accurate preparation of customer orders. This hands-on, physically active role requires working in a temperature-controlled environment with temperatures between 2-6 Celsius - where accuracy and efficiency are paramount.
PPT or LLOP Licenses preferred but not essential - full training will be given for right candidates. We have the newest 2025 technology electric equipment to support our Warehouse Operatives with daily tasks, operated by individual user cards.
Summary
Days worked: Monday - Saturday
Hours: Minimum of 37.5 hours per week, five shifts on a rota basis
Shift Times: (Apply online only), (Apply online only); Saturdays one shift (Apply online only) with flexibility to stay longer on shift if required.
Overtime: Overtime pay after 40 hours at 1.25 x standard pay
This role requires flexibility, as end times may vary due to production needs.
Main Duties
Accurate picking and stock rotation of customer orders
Stock replenishment and maintaining a safe, clean working environment
Loading and securing orders on delivery vehicles
Complying with food hygiene regulationsIdeal Candidate
We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Prior experience in a warehouse or food production environment is preferred but not essential; candidates who are proactive, accurate, and comfortable working under pressure are welcome to apply. This role offers a great opportunity for growth, with training and development programs provided to build your career in our Warehouse Department.
Important Notes
This role requires manual handling and adherence to strict hygiene standards.
Due to food hygiene regulations only one solid wedding band is permitted. No earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, strong smelling deodorants or perfumes are permitted in the production area.
Reliable transportation to the Tewkesbury site is necessary, as public transport may not align with shift times.Progression routes
Cotteswold Dairy is committed to supporting and developing our employees. With a dedicated Learning & Development Coordinator, clear progression pathways, and opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, we encourage you to grow within our team.
We offer a range of progression routes for team members who excel in the Chilled Warehouse Operative role:
Checker
Team Leader
Forklift DriverIf you’re a team player with a keen eye for detail and a passion for first-class customer service, we’d love to hear from you. Start your career with Cotteswold Dairy and join us in delivering quality dairy products across the UK.
About The Company
Established in 1938, Cotteswold Dairy is one of the UK’s leading independent family-owned dairies. We support local farmers and communities by delivering the freshest, finest quality products and first class customer service.
Team Cotteswold:
At Cotteswold Dairy we recognise that we will achieve far greater success working as a team, with empathetic people management and valuing each other, our staff and our customers.
The aim of ‘Team Cotteswold’ is to give a disciplined and determined effort to value everyone and everything and as a consequence make the Company the first preference for employees and customers alike over the long term.
The Team Cotteswold Purpose:
Being at the heart of a responsible and sustainable dairy community
Benefits:
Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
22 days' holiday plus bank holiday allowance; with an additional day after 3 years of service.
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme (up to £500).
Cycle to work scheme.
Discounted products and delivery options.
Aviva pension scheme (4% employee, 4.5% employer contributions).
Health and wellbeing support through Simply HealthBefore You Apply
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