Charles Stamper Fruit & Vegetable Wholesale is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Incoming Goods Driver / Warehouse Operative to join our team. We are a family-run business delivering fresh produce to catering establishments throughout Scotland. You don't need previous experience to join us — we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, good work ethic and a friendly approach who enjoys being busy and on the go.
We are passionate about providing first-class customer service and maintaining high standards throughout our warehouse, and we're looking for someone who shares this commitment.
The Role
The role involves a combination of driving, goods-in and warehouse duties, including:
- Collecting, transporting and safely offloading incoming goods.
- Checking and booking in deliveries accurately.
- Carrying out thorough checks on incoming stock for quantity, accuracy, quality and condition.
- Picking items for immediate despatch.
- Efficiently storing stock in the correct locations.
- Maintaining good stock rotation practices and adhering to BRCGS standards and company procedures.
- Restocking the picking area in preparation for the packing team.
- Assisting delivery drivers with loading their vans, ensuring orders are loaded accurately, safely and securely and in the correct delivery order.
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Working as part of a busy team to ensure customer orders are prepared and dispatched on time.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
- Comfortable working in a busy warehouse environment.
- Physically fit and happy with a role involving manual handling.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Organised and able to follow procedures.
- Friendly and professional in their approach.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and food safety.
Previous warehouse or fresh produce experience is not essential, as full training will be provided.
Essential Requirements
- Full manual UK driving licence.
- Counterbalance forklift licence – essential.
- Ability to reliably commute to Edinburgh or relocate before starting.
Benefits
- Full-time, permanent position
- Guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week
- 28 days paid holiday
- Pension scheme
- Staff discount
- Career progression opportunities
- Full training and support provided
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday
11:30pm – 7:30am
This is a permanent night-shift position.
If you are hardworking, reliable and looking for a permanent position with a friendly, family-run business, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: From £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
