This role is working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday PM Shift - 14:00 to 22:00
Our continued expansion means we need further people to join our stock team to support our warehouse operation.
The Warehouse, where you will spend some of your time, runs at -22/25 degrees so you'll be provided all the PPE to keep you warm and safe in the freezer. You will be part of the team which tracks and manages the flow of stock to ensure products are always available to be picked by Warehouse Operative colleagues.
The stock team count and check stock, investigating variances and finding solutions to issues.
They do vital work to keep us compliant and ensure we have accurate records of stock to enable us to meet our customer's needs.
As well as experience in a warehouse, you'll need reasonable computer skills and a keen eye for detail - especially for numbers.
Experience using SAP system would be an advantage.
Our ultimate goal is to provide a service to our customer that exceeds expectations, supplying food to some of the most vulnerable people in our society, while at the same time continuously improving efficiencies. As an apetito employee you must always be willing to go above and beyond what is expected.
There may be occasions when overtime is required and flexibility of start and finish times in line with business needs.
This role is based at our UK Distribution Centre in Portbury BS20 7XT. Due to the location, a driving licence and access to your own transport are essential.
Basic Salary £33,619.08 per annum + Shift Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
apetito is the UK’s leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors serving more than 1,300 care homes, health care and education settings.
Our meals are expertly crafted by our dieticians and chefs, and then frozen to lock in the goodness.
Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK’s largest ready meal supplier cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK.
Carrying out stock counts within the Coldstore -22/25 degrees.
Performing general stock checks and audits, ensuring that quality standards are followed.
Stock variance investigation and processing adjustments.
Carrying out date/temperature checks.
Updating stock information on SAP.
Ensuring information on the system is regularly updated and checked with regular cycle counts.
Checking incoming goods.
Organise and manage return of damages and returns.
System and stock placement of mixed pallets and voice backs.
Dealing with miscellaneous/problem stock
Liaising with the warehouse team - Team Leaders and Drivers to help achieve the departments stock routines and set KPI’s.
Supporting with general warehouse duties – including picking and loading.
To work towards the achievement of recognised KPI’s that are set to ensure that performance is regularly and consistently fulfilled.
Following health and safety and food safety practices at all times in the processing of stock and complying with reporting procedures.
Essential:
· Previous experience of working in a warehouse environment.
· Willingness to utilise/gain computer skills, in particular using SAP
· High level of numeracy
· Educated to GCSE level or equivalent standard of qualification in Maths and English at a grade C
· Is able to demonstrate commitment and stability
· Flexible, good attendance and timekeeping
· Multi-skilled or willing to learn new skills
· Can demonstrate attention to detail, quality and accuracy
· Good team player
· A flexible, motivated and committed individual with a “can do” approach.
· Calm under pressure, with the ability to work within tight deadlines
Desirable:
· Stock control background
· Experience of working in a chilled / coldstore environment
· Experience of SAP or similar stock management systems
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the skilled worker route as it does not meet the minimum requirements set out under the UK Immigration Rules.
As a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of.
We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers.
We are driven by a passion for service and dedicated to feeding some of the UK’s most vulnerable people.
We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.
Our ethical standards are recognised by the ETI and we are an accredited Living Wage employer.Learn more about apetito’s commitment to a more sustainable future.
We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.
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apetito is a food company that produces and supplies chilled and frozen meals, including catering services for healthcare, education, and care sectors.