Warehouse Operative
Location: Q Catering
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week)
About Q Catering
Q Catering has been proudly serving the catering trade within Kent, Surrey, and East Sussex from our base in Kent since 2003.
As an independence foodservice wholesale, we have built a reputation as a trusted and reliable partner for our customers located in Kent and the South East region.
The Role
Q Catering is looking for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join our warehouse team. This is a hands-on role working across all three warehouse environments: Ambient, Chilled, and Frozen. You will play a key role in ensuring stock is managed efficiently and warehouse operations run smoothly while maintaining high standards of food safety and health & safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, unload, and store deliveries accurately within the appropriate warehouse area.
- Operate forklifts and Aisle Master trucks safely and efficiently.
- Work across Ambient, Chilled, and Frozen warehouse sections as required.
- Carry out stock rotation using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
- Maintain accurate stock control and product management.
- Complete warehouse documentation and maintain accurate records.
- Assist with stock counts and inventory checks.
- Ensure products are stored correctly and safely to preserve quality.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
- Follow all food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
- Support colleagues and contribute to the smooth running of warehouse operations.
Skills and Experience Required
Essential
- Previous warehouse experience.
- Valid Forklift Truck Licence.
- Valid Aisle Master Licence.
- Experience with stock rotation (FIFO).
- Knowledge of stock control and product management.
- Good record-keeping and documentation skills.
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in chilled and frozen environments.
- Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
Desirable
- Experience within the food distribution or catering industry.
- Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS).
Personal Qualities
- Reliable and punctual.
- Positive attitude with a strong work ethic.
- Flexible and willing to work across different warehouse departments.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Physically fit and capable of manual handling duties.
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Tuesday to Saturday working pattern (8:00am – 5:00pm).
- Opportunity to work within a growing food distribution business.
- Supportive team environment.
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Pay: From £31,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
