Warehouse Operative 12 month FTC


Company:	Maldon Salt Ltd
Salary:	£31,890 to £31,890 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Maldon, CM9 6UZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	3 Oct 2026

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Summary

As a Warehouse Operative, you will play a vital role in ensuring that goods are stored, picked, packed, and dispatched accurately and efficiently. You will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, including receiving and unloading deliveries, organising stock, and preparing orders for dispatch. Working as part of a dedicated team, you'll contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment.

About The Company

Maldon Salt is a fourth-generation family-owned business with almost 145 years of craftsmanship at its heart. Our unique pyramid shaped sea salt flakes have been hand-harvested using the same traditional methods since 1882 and are recognised globally as the finest of sea salts, exporting to over 60 countries worldwide. Trusted by chefs and cooks around the world and recognised by the Royal Household, we have proudly held the Royal Warrant as official purveyors of sea salt since 2012.

Today, Maldon Salt combines this unique heritage with innovation-remaining true to our roots whilst inspiring new generations of food lovers with an expanding portfolio of salts and seasonings.

As a business, we take our corporate social responsibility to our customers, partners, and our ourselves seriously, continually seeking ways to reduce our environmental impact. This includes initiatives such as lowering carbon emissions and using carbon-balanced packaging. In partnership with the World Land Trust, Maldon Salt supports global conservation efforts, helping protect threatened habitats and wildlife with every box produced. This ongoing commitment reflects our dedication to global environmental sustainability and responsible business practices.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Counterbalance FLT on a regular basis

Ensure FLT checks are carried out daily and failures reported via mango system

Carry out picking of products in a timely and accurate manner

Support packing room ensuring packaging material is always available to support line efficiency

Ensure Stock rotation is done in compliance with agreed site standards

Report all damages to stock controller/line manager and locate in quarantine once advised

Complete pre-loading/unloading vehicle inspections and ensure drivers follow the site rules

Ensure vehicle is loaded with out damages

Transferring of Tidmans rock salt to standard pallets

Loading and unloading of vehicle containers

Maintain effective communication such as hauliers, line management

Follow site escalation procedures in the event of issues, non-compliance and failures

Ensure all personnel visiting area follow site HSE procedures

Ensure product is delivered/despatched with correct documentation

Ensure weekly cleaning schedule is completed and updated via mango system

Take reasonable and practical care of personal health and safety and of others who may be required to implement any legal or company directives regarding health and safety at work

Maintain and drive all standards relating to Health & Safety, quality, and hygiene

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

Practical experience of working within a high speed/FMCG manufacturing operation is essential

Knowledge of manufacturing and HSE process and legislation is essential

Experience of driving Counterbalance FLT, and a valid, externally accredited licence, is essential

Valid driving licence to drive on public highways is essential

Understanding of working with scanners is an advantage

Key Behaviours & Attributes

Takes pride in their approach to work

Has a clear, consistent focus on improving ways of working

Supports a culture of continuous improvement

Motivates others to work together through effective team work

Takes personal responsibility to ensure results are delivered

Displays and role models the Maldon Value

Qualifications

Minimum 2 GCSE's A - C (5-9) or demonstrable ability to interpret technical information is essential

HACCP/ISO/COSHH knowledge is desirable

Hours and Location

37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Please note that this role is initially based on fixed working hours of

8:00am to 4:15pm. However, should the position become permanent the completion of the 12-month fixed term contract, you will be required to work the Company's

rotating shift pattern (please see below) in line with operational requirements. Full details of the shift pattern will be provided in advance should this change apply.

Based at both our sites in Wycke Hill Business Park, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6UZ and Oval Park, Langford, Essex CM9 6QD

****Shift Pattern should the position become permanent

Week 1 = 05:45 - 14:00, with one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid break

Week 2 = 07:30-15:45, with one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid break

Week 3 = 08:00- 16:15, with one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid break

Week 4 = 09:30-17:45, with one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid break

Week 5 = 12:00 to 20:15, with one 15-minute paid break and one 30-minute unpaid break

Licences/Other Requirements

Full UK Driving Licence

Externally acreddited VNA licence

Benefits

£31,890 per annum, payable monthly

25 days (pro-rata) annual leave + bank holidays rising to 28 days with length of service (plus bank holidays)

1 week company sick pay after successful probationary period, increasing to 3-weeks Company Sick Pay (after 12 months service)

Life Assurance (4 x basic annual salary, after 6 months service)

Income protection (after 3 months service), payable at 75% of basic salary, for up to 5 years (subject to approved claim by insurance provider)

Private Medical Insurance (after 6 months service), and option to add dependants/family, self-funded by employee.

Enhanced Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (4% matched contributions)

Opportunities for professional growth

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts to high street retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Events

Free refreshments, such as, tea and coffee

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