Waitrose Greenford Warehouse Operative

An exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Customer Assistant role working in our distribution centre for the Waitrose contract in Greenford, Middlesex. The role involves a range of tasks including picking branch orders accurately and within productivity targets, loading and unloading vehicles and general cleaning of the warehouse areas. This role requires you to drive MHE equipment, work in our ambient warehouse and always follow strict Health and Safety guidelines. Please note the role requires intensive manual handling and heavy lifting, involving repetitive bending, carrying, pulling, and pushing activities. You must be able to cope with the physical requirements of the role, be able to lift, move heavy items and pull/push very heavy cages/trolleys.

       Hours: 40 hrs per week

       Shift: Sun- Thurs or Tues to Sat rotating 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm

       £500/ week including MHE allowance

Interviews & Site tour:

• Thursday, 06th November 2025 09:00 - 13:00
• Wednesday, 12th November 2025 09:00 - 13:00

  Duties and responsibilities:

• Use of MHE (LLOP/FLT/Reach Truck/PPT)
• To store and replenish goods accurately and safely within the set targets.
• To pick orders accurately, safely, and according to targets.
• To load and unload vehicles to schedule accurately recording / inputting appropriate details.
• To work across all temperature regimes, as required.
• To complete all Warehouse and Transport system requirements as per the relevant processes.
• To fulfil the Gatehouse procedures as appropriate, where required.
• To complete basic documentation accurately.
• To carry out general cleaning duties within the warehouse.
• To ensure all legal, Health and Safety, Food Safety and Operational procedures are always adhered to ensure the safety of self and others.
• Report any injuries, accidents and any Health and Safety issues.
• Adhering to procedures and practices according to the training received.
• To participate and be involved in cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Attend regular meetings and communicate any operational issues to the Management team.
• To ensure all procedures are adhered to, including all mandatory training completed as required.

 Experience, Skills, and Attributes:

• Use of MHE (LLOP/FLT/Reach Truck/PPT) or willing to be trained
• Results orientated and can work to schedules.
• Able to lift heavy items 
• Has a good degree of literacy and numeracy.
• Understands the basics of Health and Safety procedures.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Has the ability to accept and adapt to change.
• Proactive in approach.
• Enjoy working within a team.

What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, private healthcare, 20 days holidays + bank holidays, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform and on-site staff shop.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That is why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

Our Values:

Individuals are expected to model Wincanton’s values in all they do:

Excellence, Integrity, Passion, Proactivity, Togetherness and Trust                                                                                                                                                                             

      Our Commitment:

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are constantly expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional skills and career opportunities. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development. 

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel safe, supported, and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud our colleagues represent us and our successes. 

Attracting diverse teams, we believe in creating an inclusive, respectful organisational culture for our colleagues and future potential talent joining us. Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce.