Job Title: Warehouse operative
Location: Eden Farm, Peterlee, SR8 5AJ
Salary: £26,436.80
Job Type: Temporary until 31st August 2026
Working Hours: 24hrs per week ( Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday)
Who We Are
Eden Farm is a leading specialist in frozen food distribution, delivering top quality chilled and frozen products to a wide range of businesses across the UK. As part of the Kitwave Group, we are committed to providing outstanding service to our customers while ensuring efficiency and reliability in our supply chain.
The Role
As a Warehouse Operative, you play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our supply chain. You will be responsible for handling goods, managing stock, and ensuring orders are prepared accurately and efficiently. This is a physically demanding role that involves manual handling, lifting, and moving stock of varying weights. You will also work across different temperature controlled environments, including ambient, chilled, and frozen areas, to maintain the quality and safety of our products. No two days are the same – one day, you could be unloading deliveries, and the next, picking and packing items ready for dispatch. This role requires attention to detail, adaptability, and a proactive approach to working in a fast paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform manual handling tasks, including lifting, stacking, and moving goods safely.
- Work across different temperature zones, including chilled and frozen areas.
- Receive, check, and store incoming stock safely and efficiently.
- Pick, pack, and prepare orders for dispatch to customers.
- Operate warehouse equipment such as pallet trucks and forklifts (if licensed).
- Maintain accurate stock records and assist with inventory checks.
- ·Ensure the warehouse is clean, organised, and compliant with health & safety regulations.
- Load and unload goods, ensuring they are handled with care.
- Work collaboratively with team members and other departments to meet deadlines.
- Follow company policies and procedures to maintain high operational standards.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 1 yrs experience in a Warehouse environment
- Picking and Packing experience
- Confidently be able use a scanning device
- Ability to work in a physically demanding role, including manual handling and lifting
- Comfortable working in temperature-controlled environments, including chilled and frozen areas
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling stock
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
- Good time management skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Awareness of health & safety regulations in a warehouse setting
- Forklift licence would be advantageous but not essential
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends if required
- A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
Why Join Eden Farm?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Part of an established national business (Kitwave Group)
Opportunities for training and career progression
Employee assistance programme
Death in service package
If you're motivated and take pride in working safely, providing excellent service, and handling products with care, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and be part of a fantastic team driving the success of Eden Farm!
Pay: £26,436.80 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Warehouse : 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
