Warehouse Operative
Salary: Earn up to £31,623
Shifts: • Friday, Saturday & Sunday – 10am to 10pm • Saturday, Sunday & Monday – 10am to 10pm (Choose your fixed 3‑day shift pattern)
We’re looking for motivated, reliable Warehouse Operatives to join our team at our Melton distribution site (near North Ferriby) as Warehouse Pickers. These roles are perfect for people who enjoy active work, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and want a stable, long‑term position within a high‑performing team.
Salary & Benefits
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£12.71 per hour
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Performance Bonus: Earn up to £135 per week based on pick performance
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Attendance Bonus: Earn up to £135 per month
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Weekly pay
Additional Benefits
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Generous Leave: 18 days annual leave with additional leave for long service
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Exclusive Discounts: 10% off at Heron Foods and B&M, plus double discount weekends
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Wellbeing Support: Free, confidential assistance for personal and financial concerns, plus 24/7 GP access for you and your family
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Reward & Recognition: Long service awards, work anniversary celebrations, and colleague reward schemes
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Career Development: On‑the‑job training, eLearning, apprenticeships, and opportunities to progress — we love to promote from within
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Free tea and coffee, and all PPE provided
About Us
Heron Foods is a well‑established value retailer with over 340 stores across England and Wales. As part of the B&M Retail Group, we continue to grow within the convenience and value sector by focusing on great products, excellent service, and supporting the communities we serve.
Our Warehouse Operatives play a vital role in ensuring our stores receive accurate, timely deliveries; helping us provide great value to customers across more than 340 stores, seven days a week.
About the Role
You’ll work three 12‑hour shifts per week, 10am–10pm, on a fixed rota depending on the shift pattern you choose. Working within our Freezer, Chilled, or Ambient chambers, you’ll pick stock orders using a voice‑activated headset and prepare cages ready for delivery to stores. This is a hands‑on, active role where you’ll work to targets and contribute directly to the smooth running of our distribution operation.
Key Responsibilities
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Pick and load store orders accurately and efficiently using a voice‑pick system
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Work within Freezer (down to -25°C), Chilled, or Ambient environments with full PPE provided
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Manage your time effectively to achieve pick targets and performance standards
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Maintain high levels of accuracy and productivity
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Follow all Health & Safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
What You’ll Bring
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A positive, energetic, “can‑do” attitude
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Strong time‑management skills and the ability to work to KPIs
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Accuracy and attention to detail
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Willingness to work in temperature‑controlled environments
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No experience necessary - full training is provided
