Stock Control Warehouse Operative

40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, Nights 10:00pm to 6:00am.

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 to 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. 

We’re the leading food producer for the health and social care sector, providing delicious, nutritious and sustainable meals for people at home or in care.

We’re also the parent company of Wiltshire Farm Foods, the UK’s premier home-delivery service for ready-made meals.

Through our wide range of well-presented, nutritious meals to suit every taste and dietary need, we aim to make a real difference to lives of elderly and vulnerable people in care.

We’re proud to be a Living Wage employer and member of the Ethical Trading Initiative. We support British food and farming and operate a successful programme of waste reduction and resource efficiency across our whole business.

· 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

• Competitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer
• 33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays (which are considered a normal working day)
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%
• Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salary
• Free meals, snacks and beverages on site
• Free parking
• Free turkey or voucher at Christmas
• apetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discounts

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.