Warehouse Operative – Order Picker
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Us:
Culina is the leading 3rd party Logistics business in the UK specialising in chilled warehousing and we are now recruiting for permanent full time Warehouse Operatives to join our chilled distribution operation at our site in Milton Keynes!
Our role offers a great work life balance with a variety of shift patterns including days, nights and rotation of the two? There is always something to suit you whilst earning a competitive salary up to £36,400 per annum.
Once you begin your career in Culina Logistics, you will receive ‘on the job’ training as there is always opportunities to better your skills!
Job Description
As part of the Culina Logistics team, you will receive incredible benefits, such as:
- A full time, permanent job from day 1.
- Potential earnings of £36,400pa + (higher rates than many similar roles in the area).
- Excellent training and progression opportunities.
- A safe and organised workplace.
- 60 minutes of paid break per day - Break room includes free pool table.
- Paid inductions and company pension scheme.
- Competitive holiday allowance.
- Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half for each hour worked.
- Full branded uniform and free hot drinks.
- Employee benefit platform with great discounts on high street retailers, holidays, activities, utilities
Rates/salary:
- Permanent Nights: £29,120 - £36,400 per annum*
- Permanent Days: £26,000 - £32,500 per annum.
- Rotating Days & Nights: £27,560 - £34,450 per annum
Available Shifts:
Permanent Days or Nights or Rotating Days & Nights - start times are either 7am or 19:00pm.
- 4 on 4 off
- 4 on 3 off Wed – Sat
- 5 on 3 off
Qualifications
- At Culina, we believe safety comes first. So, you’ll need to be able to follow safety, quality and production standards.
- Reach experience is essential.
- We are looking for applicants with a real attention to detail.
- Previous warehouse experience is preferred, however if you feel your skills and background are a worthy transfer. Please get in touch!
What Will You Do?
Whilst working in a fast-paced environment, our warehouse operatives are responsible for picking, packing and dispatching packaged chilled products to a variety of retailers nationwide!
Additional Information
Our application process is quick and easy.
Following a successful application, a member of our recruitment team will be in touch to discuss the role in greater detail and arrange a face-to-face interview.
We look forward to working with you!
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- maximum rates including potential overtime possibilities.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative – Order Picker roles across Culina Logistics's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,400 - £36,400 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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