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Site Service & Warehouse Operative


Job Location:

Widnes - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 October 2026 (7 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Site Service & Warehouse Operative

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this along with ourvalues of Innovative Responsible and Together create our Purpose Smart scienceto improve lives. With over 5000 employees globally we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusive culture throughaccountability collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda you will bepart of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious2030 Growth Strategy were looking for a SiteService & Warehouse Operative to safely and efficiently carry outwarehouse effluent plant and wider site duties in accordance with siteprocedures and instructions ensuring materials waste streams and siteservices are managed safely accurately and compliantly.

Who Were Looking For:

  • A team player who can work safely and compliantly across both warehouse and effluent operations.
  • A current forklift truck licence and the ability to operate pallet trucks and other handling equipment where authorised.
  • Basic IT and inventory-management skills including experience of maintaining accurate stock records; SAP experience is advantageous.
  • High standards of numerical accuracy attention to detail housekeeping and compliance with GMP health safety and environmental procedures.

What Youll Be Doing:

Warehouse Duties

  • The warehouse operative is responsible for the safe and efficient movement storage and control of materials components and finished goods.
  • Good Receiving Unloading deliveries from suppliers checking delivery notes and purchase orders.
  • Inspecting goods for damage and discrepancies.
  • Booking stock into SAP.
  • To store materials in the correct designated storage locations.
  • Conduct cycle counts and stock takes.
  • Maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Pick and issuing raw material for manufacturing operations and storing them in the correct storage location.
  • Deliver packaging materials to the correct manufacturing plant.
  • Ensure the production team have the correct materials at the required time.
  • Loading vehicles safely and efficiently.
  • Operate forklifts trucks pallet trucks and other handling equipment where a license permits.
  • Maintain a clean and organised warehouse.
  • Follow GMP health and safety and environmental procedures.
  • Use PPE correctly and at all times where required.

Site Duties

  • Operation of the effluent plant
  • Daily tasks including but are not limited to cleaning of launders visual checks of all tanks satellite primary settlement balance tank aeration tank and conditioning tank.
  • Arrange sludge removal and site waste removal via a 3rd party.
  • Cleaning of the effluent plant and arrange 3rd party cleaning.
  • Taking samples and testing of the effluent plant.
  • Disposal of rejected out of date products and products as identified as suitable for waste disposal via the effluent.
  • Storage and collection of waste pallets drums and IBCs.
  • Site meter readings collected and spreadsheet maintained.
  • Housekeeping daily weekly and monthly to be followed and completed as per the SOPs
  • Weekly checks on the site perimeter and the outfall.
  • Accept and write permits for the effluent plant.
  • Check blowers belts oil levels rotation of operation daily.
  • Raise EcoOnline and maintenance job notes.
  • Support other production areas if required.

What We Offer:

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

  • Defined benefit pension scheme
  • 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
  • Private medical insurance
  • Access to share plans
  • Generous parental leave
  • Retail platform benefits
  • Free car parking on Croda sites

Additional Information

This is a site based role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process please email

Why Croda

At Croda we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and guided by our values ofResponsible Innovative and Together we are passionate about building aninclusive collaborative and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is anequal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications fromsuitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disabilityage sexual orientation marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternityreligion or belief.