Warehouse Operative

2/6/2026

The role involves loading and unloading various trailers using a ride-on powered pallet truck (PPT) and RF GUN for scanning pallets. Responsibilities also include moving pallets throughout the warehouse and allocating them to their correct locations in a fast-paced operation.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

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About The Company

Great Bear are a leading private 3rd party Logistics company business formed in 1994 providing Dedicated and Shared user Warehousing and Distribution solutions across many sectors for International FMCG blue chip clients. On 1st March 2016 the formation of the largest Independent UK logistics Group Great Bear was acquired by Culina Logistics, part of Muller Group. The UK business has 5,000 employees, and manages over 7.5million sq. ft million sq. ft. of warehousing across 50 locations and operates a joint fleet of over 600 mixed large to medium modern commercial vehicle fleet, coupled with an extensive added value service offering. We have built a reputation within the industry fostering long-term relationships on the core principal of customer service excellence. Great Bear collaborate closely with clients to develop a deep understanding of their requirements, both operationally and strategically; this along with a passion for development and innovation ensures Great Bear and Culina Group remain at the forefront of our industry, leading to long term partnerships. The Company has substantial and proven start-up and change management expertise, having managed large scale warehouse design and build and network change projects for our customers. Our customer retention is unparalleled within the industry – to find out more please call or email www.greatbear.co.uk Great Business' with Great Brands choose Great Bear. For more information contact Michael Pepper Development Manager Great Bear Distribution Ltd Tel +44 01829 772200 Email: michaelpepper@great-bear.co.uk www.greatbear.co.uk Post: Stellar House, Barbour Square, Tattenhall, Chester,England CH3 9RF

About the Role

Company Description

CML (Part of the Culina Group) stores and delivers a wide variety of food products in a chilled temperature environment. whilst also offering a series of added value solutions to its clients. This is a career, not just a job.

We are looking for Warehouse Operatives to join our team in Lutterworth on a permanent and full time basis.

Shift: 4ON 4OFF - 18:00pm-06:00am.

Salary: Up to £29,682.62 per annum as below + £1500 per annum Banked Hours + £1000 per annum Attendance allowance + £500 per year MHE bonus (If Reach Truck Qualified).

Job Description

The shift patterns above operate on a Banked Hours Scheme.
This role includes but is not limited to:
Loading and unloading pallets using ride on powered pallet truck (PPT)
Loading and unloading different type of trailers using RF GUN – to scan pallets
Moving pallets throughout the warehouse and allocating them to relevant locations
This is a very engaging role due to the fast-paced nature of our operation.

Qualifications

Reach Truck licence is required
Ability to work within a chilled environment of 2-5 degrees
Able to work to targets within a fast paced environment
MHE Experience advantageous
Understanding of verbal and numerical reasoning
Conscientious and reliable nature

Due to the nature of our business and the safety of our colleagues, please be aware that drug testing policy applies. As part of our application process, all applicants and offers of employment are subject to a drug and alcohol test.

Additional Information

In return for your passion, hard work and determination we offer

Competitive salary
Competitive holidays
Life Assurance
Pension scheme
Staff facilities including vending machines and canteen area
Access to our benefits platform: discounts on high street retailers, holidays and cinema tickets
Health cash plans: Hospital, dental and optical
Training and development with career progression opportunities and MANY MORE

When our staff have passion for what they do they work with more care and attention which is reflected to our clients, Click APPLY NOW to #JoinOurWinningTeam and begin your career today

Key Skills

Loading and unloading palletsRide on powered pallet truck (PPT)RF GUN scanningMoving palletsChilled environment work (2-5 degrees)Working to targetsFast-paced environmentReach Truck qualificationMHE ExperienceVerbal reasoningNumerical reasoningConscientious natureReliable nature