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Warehouse Operative
Warehouse Operative – Walkers Site (SRDC Leicestershire)
Position Summary
PepsiCo is hiring for a Warehouse Operative role at our Walkers Snacks Distribution site in Leicester.
Salary & Benefits
- £34,727.27 per annum (including shift allowance)
- 23 days holiday entitlement
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- PPE provided (personal protective equipment)
- Staff discount shop
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised canteen (meal discounts)
- Long Service Rewards
- Shift-based working hours (average of 42 hours per week), including a rotational 8-week plan of 12-hour shifts (day/night).
- Potential Premium Pay for Shunting
Location
Walkers Snacks Distribution Ltd Bursom Road Leicester | LE4 1EX
Note: In accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, unspent criminal convictions may need to be disclosed later in the recruitment process. Any information provided will be treated in strict confidence and considered solely in relation to suitability for the role.
About the Role
The Warehouse Operative plays a critical role in ensuring smooth, accurate, and efficient operations within our distribution centre. As an Advanced Skilled member of the team, you’ll be responsible for responsibilities beyond standard warehouse duties, including training colleagues and liaising with Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets.
This opportunity suits those with a can-do attitude, strong attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. If you enjoy fast-paced environments and have a desire to grow within a dynamic organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Standard Warehouse Operations
- Accurate picking, loading, and tipping of goods for customer orders using Ride-On Pallet Trucks (RDTs) and Mini-Movers.
- Supporting Adhoc warehouse movements as necessary.
- Conducting accurate stock counts, processing returns/low-code inventory, and resolving stock discrepancies.
- Maintaining stock accuracy, timely variance resolution, and proactive issue identification/resolution.
- Ensuring high standards of customer service by meeting/exceeding KPIs for:
- Failure rates
- Volume fill accuracy
- Dispatch timeliness
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Safety & Quality Compliance
- Active participation in safety initiatives, safety tours, and hazard resolution processes.
- Meeting health & safety accountabilities, including adhering to strict housekeeping standards.
- Enhancing BRC (British Retail Consortium) compliance through personal accountability, contributing to BRC audits, and resolving non-compliances.
- Supporting Lean warehouse operations for continuous improvement.
Skills & Specialised Duties (For Advanced Skilled Operatives)
- Performing special pick tasks with precision.
- Operating a Forklift Truck for various warehouse activities.
- Assisting in all Goods In areas, including specialised "Green Goods In" processes.
- Undertaking Orange Badge tasks (assigned duties beyond standard responsibilities).
- Covering for Warehouse Operations Support roles (e.g. Warehouse Tech, Yard Management) as required.
- Support shunting operations (main premium rate forShift Supervisors), assuming responsibility for shifting pallets as handovers.
- Training new/existing staff on all safety, operational, and compliance processes within the warehouse.
Requirements
- A positive attitude and passion for logistics/growth within a dynamic environment.
- UK driving licence (essential for future relocation/transpor-related activities).
- Strong decision-making ability and analytical skills, especially under pressure.
- Self-motivation & reliability, capable of adapting to changing demands.
- Minimal supervision required—able to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional detail orientation, capable of managing complex processes with accuracy.
- Basic/intermediate PC skills are advantageous.
- Flexibility & resilience, able to maintain performance in long, rotating shifts.
- Ideally, future potential to progress within a logistics or warehouse management path.
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About PepsiCo
Our Brands & Success
PepsiCo UK is home to beloved brands such as:
- Walkers (snacking’s most iconic crisps)
- Pipers (premium potato crisps)
- Doritos (flamin’ hot bursts of eaten snack)
- Quaker (fortifying breakfasts)
- Monster Munch (blue-hued, funky flavours)
Our products are enjoyed over 1 billion times per day in 200+ markets, with €79 billion in sales in 2021. PepsiCo’s pep+ vision drives a commitment to sustainability, ethical customer practices, and employee success.
Career & Culture
- Organic career progression – Many PepsiCo executives started as operational roles.
- Long-term employer commitment with a fulsome development culture.
- Supportive learning environment—encourage continuous growth.
- Equal Opportunity Employer, embracing diversity, equality, and inclusion enshrined in our company values.
- We will accommodate reasonable physical and mental adjustments for job application/interview needs. Contact your recruiter for assistance.
Testimonials
“The people in this business genuinely care about doing a great job.”
“With our common goal of continuous self-improvement, we develop and reward our employees’ potential at every stage.”
—PepsiCo UK Team Members
Location
PepsiCo Walkers Snacks Distribution – Leicester
Why Choose PepsiCo?
- Competitive salary + quarterly performance bonuses
- Market-leading pension contributions
- Critical illness cover for peace of mind.
- Discounted gym membership & private health benefits
- Enhanced parental leave scheme (26-weeks paid maternity, 10-weeks paid paternity for eligible staff)
- Better future, together – Electric cars through salary sacrifice with partner, Octopus Energy
- Prestigious rankings – Awarded Top Employer for Gender Equality (18/20+ years) and ‘Top Employer’ certification.
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