Warehouse Operative

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