Food Picker – Early Morning Shift

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Food Picker to join our client’s team, working within a busy frozen food warehouse in Barking.

This is a physically demanding role involving picking frozen meat products, working in and out of freezer areas, and ensuring orders are prepared accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Picking frozen meat products according to customer orders.

• Working in and out of freezer storage areas throughout the shift.

• Handling and lifting heavy products as part of daily duties.

• Ensuring orders are picked accurately and efficiently.

• Following all health and safety, food hygiene and warehouse procedures.

• Reporting damaged packaging or products to the relevant supervisor.

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.

• Following instructions and working effectively as part of a team.

Requirements

• Prior experience in warehouse operations, particularly in materials handling, picking, packing, or stocking roles

• Willingness to work early morning hours consistently in a fast-paced environment

• Physically fit and comfortable with heavy manual work.

• Comfortable working in cold and freezer environments.

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.

• Able to follow instructions and health and safety procedures.

• Good attention to detail and a positive attitude.

• Willing to complete an on-site induction and a basic multiple-choice assessment covering workplace safety and food handling procedures.

Important Information

• Appropriate PPE for working in freezer areas will be provided.

• All candidates must return the required signed documentation before starting, as instructed.

• An induction and basic multiple-choice quiz must be completed on site.

• The role involves regular manual handling and exposure to cold temperatures.

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday, 4:00am – 1:00pm

Paid Hours: 8 hours per shift

Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour

• 28 days’ annual leave, inclusive of eight bank holidays.

• Online payslips.

• Workplace pension contribution.

• An ongoing assignment with a well-established operation.

Interested? If you are reliable, physically fit and available for an early morning start, apply today to be considered for this opportunity.

Planwell Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates