Job description
£28,990 per annum plus attendance bonus and a great range of benefits
Monday- Friday with Rotational Sundays
06:30am - 15:00pm
Reach Truck Licence would be advantageous for this role
When you join Fresh Direct, you’ll become part of a top UK food business. You’ll also become part of Sysco – the world's leading foodservice company. We’re growing across the country and aiming to be the absolute best in our industry. So join us in Wigan as a Warehouse Operative and take your career to the next level.
In the role of a Warehouse Operative at our Fresh Direct Wigan depot you’ll pick, pack, and check the quality of ambient, chilled, and frozen food items, ready for our drivers to deliver. It starts with a full induction, but with our backing and optional accredited training that includes forklift, first aid, there’s no limit to your potential. And, once you’re in, there are plenty of opportunities to move shifts, move roles and move up – if that’s what you want to do.
As well as an eye for detail, you’ll need to be comfortable in a cool environment (we’ll provide a free thermal uniform to keep you warm), be able to lift weights of up to 25kg and ideally have your own transport to get here.
In addition to a competitive monthly salary, 31 days annual leave (inc. statutory) and company pension, you can also look forward to the following benefits:
- Stream– Access to an app that gives you early access to your earned salary and supports financial wellbeing
- The option to purchase additional annual leave
- Help at Hand - Access to 24/7 GP appointments, physiotherapy and a range of health and wellbeing services for you and your family
- Life assurance
- Access to Sysco Perks offering discounts across a wide range of products and services – from gym membership to your weekly supermarket shop
- The ability to purchase our products at hugely discounted prices
To enjoy the rewards of joining our supportive team, apply now.
Supporting You at Every Stage of Life
At Sysco GB, we recognise that everyone's circumstances are different – and that life doesn't stop when you're at work. That's why we offer a range of policies and support designed to care for colleagues through different life stages and personal circumstances.
Our support includes:
- Flexible working opportunities from day one
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay for eligible colleagues
- Up to 52 weeks of maternity and adoption leave
- Adoption and surrogacy support
- Shared parental leave
- Fertility treatment leave
- Carer's leave and support for colleagues with caring responsibilities
- Emergency time off for unexpected dependant care situations
- Parental leave to help balance work and family commitments
- Compassionate leave to enable you to be there with loved ones during the most difficult times
- A 24/7 employee assistance programme, giving you access to independent advice, support and medical services such as free virtual GP appointments and free virtual physiotherapy – including for your spouse and dependents
- Access to a wide range of discounts and other benefits to support your financial wellbeing
We're committed to helping colleagues thrive and grow, while managing the responsibilities that matter most outside of work.
