Salary: £13.63-£14.76 per hour
Job Type: Night Shift (Full/Part/Term-Time)
Work location: Bury St Edmunds, England
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
About Us:
Thomas Ridley Foodservice, a pioneer in ‘best in Foodservice’ for over a century, is actively seeking to recruit and nurture top-tier candidates.
Job Opportunity: Warehouse Operatives
- Ambient Picker – £13.63 per hour
- Freezer Picker – £14.76 per hour (This role involves working in a coldstore; full PPE provided)
Flexible Shifts: We understand the importance of balancing work with personal commitments. We are open to discussing flexibility during the interview stage. Whether you have childcare responsibilities or studying during the day, we will do our best to accommodate a shift pattern that works for all parties.
Start Time: 18:00 onwards
Fixed Shift: Fixed shifts are available, spanning Sunday to Thursday 18:00-02:30.(Sunday’s will always be required).
Full-Time Opportunities:
- Full-time positions typically involve working 5 shifts per week (Sunday-Thursday)
- Regular shift patterns and hours
Part-Time Opportunities:
- Part-time positions are available, with the number of shifts and days worked per discussed at interview.
- Ideal for candidates seeking evening work alongside other commitments.
Term-Time Only Contracts:
- We offer term-time-only contracts for those who prefer to work in line with school term schedules.
- This contract provides 13 weeks of holiday per year (this may differ slightly from Suffolk school term dates).
- Salaries are annualised and paid in 12 equal monthly instalments, ensuring consistent and predictable income throughout the year, including during school holidays.
The benefits for working for Thomas Ridley Foodservice:
- Full time permanent position
- Generous staff discount on all products stocked
- Free Health Cash Plan – includes reimbursement for dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more.
- Free gym membership at Abbeycroft Leisure, including access to a facility just five minutes away.
- Star of the month award (cash prize) rewarding colleagues for their commitment
- PPE provided
- Free company uniform
- Annual celebration party with employee awards event
- Bursary for FLT and Warehouse-to-Wheels (HGV) available after a qualifying period.
The Duties and Tasks:
- Picking and packing customer orders
- This will be in our ambient/chilled or/and frozen warehouse.
- This role involves using a Low Level Order Picker (LLOP)
- Voice Optimised order picking system to pick customer orders, place in a cage and make ready for delivery by our dedicated team of distribution staff.
- Full training will be given on both LLOP and voice systems.
- Work in compliance with health and safety, legal and company standards
The successful applicant must have:
- Ability to work in a safe, legal and professional manner
- Provide an excellent service level
- Be reliable, responsible and used to working in a fast paced environment
- Warehouse working experience an advantage
- Be able to lift up to 25kg
- Must be aged 18 or over due to machinery use
Become part of the Thomas Ridley Foodservice team ‘delivering the best in foodservice if you are a team player – join a great company with a future and make a difference
Due to the high number of applications we receive, this advert may be paused or closed while candidates are being reviewed. While we aim to respond to all applicants, this may not always be possible.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £13.63-£14.76 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- Please confirm whether you are looking for full-time, part-time or term-time working arrangements. If you have specific availability or requirements, please include details.
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: AL/19/06/2025
Application Process
If you’re interested in this role, check out more information on the Official website and apply now!