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Warehouse Operative Afternoon Shift
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Warehouse Operative Afternoon Shift
Warehouse Operative – Afternoon Shift (Grantham)
About Brakes
Brakes is a top UK food business and a proud partner of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice company. With ambitions to excel in the industry, we’re expanding across the country—and we need energised, caring professionals to join our team in Grantham. This role on the afternoon shift gives you the opportunity to stand out in supply chain operations while contributing to a larger purpose: feeding the nation.
The Role: A Satisfying Mix of Tasks
As a Warehouse Operative in our multi-temperature warehouse, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic hands-on role with real variety. Daily tasks include but are not limited to:
- Picking & packing quality products for countless customers—ensuring every order meets their individual needs
- Replenishing stock efficiently and tidying the warehouse to meet food safety standards
- Standing by as an essential part of loading & unloading lorries in compliance with our high safety procedures
Collaboration is at the heart of every shift. You’ll work closely with a dedicated team, ensuring seamless communication between equipment, protocols, and logistics.
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The Key Contributions We Value
Your commitment to exceptional service, fairness, and teamwork will set you apart. To thrive in this role, you’ll ideally bring:
- A strong eye for detail, with the ability to work accurately under pressure
- With-itness as a team player, making meaningful contributions to a supportive work environment
- Basic language skills and numerical aptitude, particularly with simple calculations
- Four hours’ tolerance for cold environments and ergonomic lifting as high as 25kg
- Afternoon availability, with shifts running 15:00–23:30 (Sunday to Thursday), totaling 40 hours per week
The Brakes Commitment: Exceptional Care for Our Team
The benefits at Brakes go far beyond the monetary:
✔ Pension scheme – securing your financial future through pension incentives ✔ Generous holiday allowance for a fulfilling work-life balance ✔ Flexible family-friendly policies tailored to your needs ✔ Continuous professional development through training opportunities ✔ Voucher schemes (15%), allowing you to taste the best of our portfolio at discounted prices
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The Brakes Consistency
Brakes recognises that true progress begins with trust, respect, and belonging. We’re firmly committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing every colleague—regardless of background.
As a Brakes employee, you’re quipped to define our evolving culture. Your voice matters—our mission is to create partnerships where everyone feels valued and guided to grow. Adjustments to our recruitment process are made to meet your specific needs. Our resourcing team is here to remove barriers and make recruitment a welcoming experience.
Compensation & Package
- Annual wage: £28,922
- Hourly rate: £16.03–£16.72 per hour
- Shift pay included
- Bonus opportunity: potential £1,500 annual performance reward
Transformation Through Partnerships
Department: Supply Chain & Operations
The role falls under Drivers & Operatives, a foundational team supplying our customers— envisioned through healthcare, education, and hospitality — with the highest quality food timed perfectly.
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