Warehouse Operative (Packing & Picking)Cuisine CentreSmartParc SEGRO, Derby, UKHourly Pay Rate: £13.45About the RoleYou will play a key role in supporting dispatch operations by ensuring products, ingredients, and customer orders are accurately picked, packed, checked, and prepared for dispatch. Working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, you will help maintain quality, food safety, and full product traceability while achieving daily operational targets.Working Hours40 hours per weekMonday – Friday: 07:00 – 15:30Flexibility and occasional overtime required to meet operational demands.Key ResponsibilitiesPick materials, ingredients, and customer orders accurately in line with dispatch plans and pick lists.Pack finished products according to customer specifications and packing instructions.Support the achievement of daily picking, packing, and dispatch targets.Maintain full product traceability by recording batch codes and use-by dates.Carry out in-process and finished goods quality checks.Ensure effective stock rotation using FIFO principles.Maintain accurate inventory and material usage records.Support waste reduction by following correct handling, packing, and disposal procedures.Maintain high standards of hygiene by completing cleaning schedules and using the correct chemicals.Follow all Health & Safety, Food Safety, COSHH, and PPE requirements.Report any quality, stock, or operational issues promptly to the Warehouse Manager or QA Team.Contribute your ideas to make continuous improvement of processes.Key Skills & ExperienceEssentialStrong communication skills.Good numeracy and literacy skills.High attention to detail and accuracy.Strong organisational and time-management skills.Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Flexible, proactive, and reliable.Positive, "can-do" attitude and strong team player.DesirableKnowledge of food hygiene and quality standards.Previous experience in food production, food handling, or warehouse operations.About Cuisine CentreAs part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, Cuisine Centre is the food production arm of the UK\'s largest contract catering business. We prepare millions of quality meals each year across our five meal ranges, serving customers nationwide across a variety of sectors.Our people are the secret ingredient to our success. We invest in your development, creating opportunities to grow your career while delivering fresh, flavour-first food.Our Four Core ValuesBe a Foodist! – We are driven by a passion for food and culinary excellence.Do the Right Thing – We act with integrity and honesty.Take Responsibility – We take ownership of our actions and their impact.Have Respect & Compassion – We put our people at the centre of everything we do.If you\'re looking for a role in a growing food production business, where your work feels as good as it tastes, we\'d love to hear from you.Your BenefitsFree breakfast and lunch on shift.Free on-site parking.Convenient public transport links.Perks at Work – discounts, rewards, and wellbeing support.Career development and progression opportunities."Pride in Every Plate" recognition scheme.Mental, physical, and financial wellbeing support.Company pension scheme.Free Employee Assistance Programme.Access to our employee networks across Compass Group UK&I. We want all our team members to feel empowered and valued to create an inclusive workplace culture.Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesPlease note: This role is contracted to weeks per yearAbout UsAs part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.Job Reference: com/2708/43172001/52820048/R/SU #Cuisine CentreCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
