Warehouse Operative – Milton Keynes (Kiln Farm)
Salary: Up to £31,500 per annum (depending on relevant licences and experience)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–6pm (1 hour break) | 45 hours per week
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us
Keith Elkington Transport is the UK’s specialist in commercial foodservice equipment logistics. From our Wymbush hub in Milton Keynes, we handle nationwide deliveries, installations, removals, and storage for some of the biggest names in the industry. Our warehouses are more than just storage—they’re the engine room of our operation, and with exciting new systems and process improvements, it’s a great time to join our team.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Warehouse Operative to join our busy Milton Keynes operation. This is a hands-on role, working with high-value catering equipment in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, care, and attention to detail really matter.
Key Responsibilities
- Receiving and checking commercial catering equipment (Goods In)
- Carrying out quality checks
- Admin tasks, use of PC/warehouse software
- Safe handling, loading, and storage of high-value goods
- Unloading lorries and moving stock using pallet trucks, sack barrows, and forklifts
- Performing daily MHE/forklift checks and maintaining safe working practices
- General housekeeping and ensuring compliance with H&S standards
- Drive a 3.5T Luton box van locally (mainly between our warehouses in Milton Keynes)
- Supporting process improvements as the warehouse continues to develop
About You
- Previous warehouse experience is essential
- Counterbalance or Bendi/Flexi forklift licence (desirable)
- Full driving licence (Category B - desirable)
- Comfortable with some heavy lifting
- Reliable, detail-focused, and a strong team player
What We Offer
- Up to £31,500 annual salary
- Full uniform & PPE provided
- Specialised training to support your development
- Stable, full-time employment in a growing company
- Opportunity to be part of exciting changes as we invest in our future
Please note: All new employees are subject to reference checks and a Drug & Alcohol test at the start of employment.
✅ Ready to apply? Send us your CV today and become part of a specialist logistics team driving standards in the foodservice industry.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £31,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you available to start ASAP? If not, when?
- How long is your commute to Wymbush/Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes?
Experience:
- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (Cat B) (preferred)
- Counterbalance forklift licence (required)
- Bendi/Flexi forklift licence (required)
Work Location: In person
