Dry goods warehouse operative/Stores operative - Redgrave
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Redgrave, Diss |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gressingham Foods |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Dry goods warehouse operative/Stores operative - Redgrave |
Summary
Dry goods warehouse operative/Stores operative - Redgrave
REPORTING TO: Dry Goods Warehouse Manager
OVERALL AIM OF THE JOB: To control stock levels of all supplies for the use in the factory and
workshop, ensuring there are always adequate supplies available for use. To check and sign
for all deliveries and ensure all documents are promptly returned to the purchasing office
KEY TASKS WITHIN THE JOB:
• Ensure stock levels of products are maintained at minimum stock levels ensuring no
out of stock situations occur.
• Ensure the rotation of stock.
• All goods in stores must be segregated and identified
• Stores areas to be kept clean and tidy at all times ensuring all pedestrian routes and
fire exits are kept clear.
• To receive all goods inwards and unload vans and lorries either manually or by fork
lift.
• Ensure that any goods that have been delivered are stored before the end of each day.
• To ensure all deliveries are checked against the delivery notes and signed for and
documents returned to the purchasing office promptly
• Responsible for the controlled issue of personal protective equipment. Ensuring that
no new issues are made except on return of damaged or worn out equipment. P.P.E
forms to be completed for issue of any personal items apart from items issued daily.
• Ensure all items in store are stored safely.
• Responsible for the safety of other personnel who may be required from time to time
work in the stores areas.
• Liaise with Managers & Supervisors regarding regular requirements for each
department ensuring prompt daily issues.
• Undertake any other reasonable request made by management to ensure the efficient
running of the factory processing.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Good communicator
• Able to do manual handling
• Computer literate
• Forklift licence and experience
• Strong personality to deal with staff / suppliers
• Good attention to detail
• Flexible
Working hours: Monday – Friday 6am–4.30pm,
Current starting rate: £13.05, increases to £13.40 after probation
Interested? Please contact Gressingham HR on 01473 734230 or email hr@gressinghamfoods.co.uk for an application form.
REPORTING TO: Dry Goods Warehouse Manager
OVERALL AIM OF THE JOB: To control stock levels of all supplies for the use in the factory and
workshop, ensuring there are always adequate supplies available for use. To check and sign
for all deliveries and ensure all documents are promptly returned to the purchasing office
KEY TASKS WITHIN THE JOB:
• Ensure stock levels of products are maintained at minimum stock levels ensuring no
out of stock situations occur.
• Ensure the rotation of stock.
• All goods in stores must be segregated and identified
• Stores areas to be kept clean and tidy at all times ensuring all pedestrian routes and
fire exits are kept clear.
• To receive all goods inwards and unload vans and lorries either manually or by fork
lift.
• Ensure that any goods that have been delivered are stored before the end of each day.
• To ensure all deliveries are checked against the delivery notes and signed for and
documents returned to the purchasing office promptly
• Responsible for the controlled issue of personal protective equipment. Ensuring that
no new issues are made except on return of damaged or worn out equipment. P.P.E
forms to be completed for issue of any personal items apart from items issued daily.
• Ensure all items in store are stored safely.
• Responsible for the safety of other personnel who may be required from time to time
work in the stores areas.
• Liaise with Managers & Supervisors regarding regular requirements for each
department ensuring prompt daily issues.
• Undertake any other reasonable request made by management to ensure the efficient
running of the factory processing.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Good communicator
• Able to do manual handling
• Computer literate
• Forklift licence and experience
• Strong personality to deal with staff / suppliers
• Good attention to detail
• Flexible
Working hours: Monday – Friday 6am–4.30pm,
Current starting rate: £13.05, increases to £13.40 after probation
Interested? Please contact Gressingham HR on 01473 734230 or email hr@gressinghamfoods.co.uk for an application form.