Warehouse Operative/Shunt Driver

Overview:

Warehouse Operative/Shunt Driver

Humdinger, Heckington NG34 9JH

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 22:00 - 06:00

Pay range: £14.07/hour (£29,265.60 salary equivalent)

Breaks: 2 x 20 minutes

Responsibilities:

• Operate the shunt lorry to move and stage pallets as needed.
• Return unused pallets to maintain stock levels.
• Unload deliveries, inspect trailers, scan pallets, and report any issues.
• Store pallets in racking and ensure accurate scanning.
• Keep the warehouse and vehicle clean at all times.

Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse experience, including admin and clerical tasks
• Reach truck and counterbalance licences required
• Valid driving licence to operate the shunt lorry 7.5 tonne
• PPT experience preferred (training available)
• Strong understanding of stock control and warehouse operations
• Familiarity with GMP, compliance, housekeeping, and health & safety standards
• Able to work under pressure with excellent attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Confident using computer systems

Rewards Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Paid Breaks
• Overtime available but not guaranteed: Heckington 1.5x hourly rate, and 2x on a Sunday
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Family friendly policies including Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum
• Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion
• Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
• Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme
• Access to staff shops with exclusive discounts
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)
• Engagement with GroceryAid

About Us:

At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!

Application & Interview Process:

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment or HR team will contact you by phone or email (please check your junk mail). From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to a one-stage onsite interview, which will include a factory tour.