Skilled Operative

Skilled Operative

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Skilled Operative to join our team in Nottingham.

At The Compleat Food Group were on a mission to create tasting food thats better for people and the planet we call it Food to Feel Good.We pride ourselves on being a business that gives equal emphasis to HOW we operate as well as the financial results we achieve.

Our 5500 (and growing) fantastic people are what make this possible. They are passionate about creating delicious products for UK consumers leading retailers and our exciting market leading brands which include Walls Pastry Vadasz Squeaky Bean and Unearthed.

Location: Nottingham Riverside Bakery

Working Hours: 7:15am - 7:15am: Wednesday / Thursday - Saturday

Salary: 27800 per annum

Job Purpose

Ensure that product is picked and despatched according to outload plan maintaining traceability and temperature regime. Ensure that the pick area/fridges/freezers are maintained in an organised manner in order that stock talking and picking can be maximised with minimum errors.

Key Duties:

• Timely and 100% accurate supply of product to the customer. Product picked and loaded onto vehicles according to outload plans.
• Pick any customers product available to them or instructed to at the required picking in rates.
• Ensure that pallet/dolly labels are maintained on the pallets for the use of guns and in compliance with our customers requirements.
• Helping picking product from the Freezer if needed to.
• Maintain all equipment in good working order and report any issues so that they can be resolved. (pallet trucks picking guns printers fridge fans loading docks banding equipment etc)
• To use all the equipment in a safe manner and report any accidents or near misses to their Team Leader.
• Keeping the correct stock in the correct location.
• Pick in FIFO and hence rotate stock.
• Identify stock required for completion of the days orders.
• Record stock by quantity location date code (UB) promotional information at the dedicated time.
• Consolidate book in and scan product off the end of the carousel when required.
• Undertake any reasonable request made by any manager within the business.
• Ensure and maintain a clean working environment.

Key Performance Indicators:

• 99% picking accuracy. Eliminate returns from JS/MS due to picking errors.
• Paperwork to be filled in clearly and accurately .
• 4 pallets per hour on average per person
• 0 penalty charges from M&S for RFID non-compliance
• Communicate any issues that will affect health and safety customer service stock discrepancies equipment effectiveness

Whats in it for you

• Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
• Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity innovation collaboration and excellence.
• 2 EmployeeVolunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Informal and Formal training opportunities with personalised online LMS platform
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing mortgage calculators budget tools financial aid tools

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive respectful culture where everyone feels safe supported and valued. We welcome diverse talent knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness Equity Inclusivity and Respect we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunitys employer we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies:

We have a small active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.