Huhtamaki

Senior Warehouse Operative

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerHuhtamaki
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted2 Sep 2026

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet 

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.

You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership & Development
Lead and manage the dispatch team, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Conduct return-to-work interviews, 1-2-1s, and performance reviews to support team development and wellbeing.
Motivate and supervise warehouse personnel, ensuring adequate cover during breaks and absences.

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Act as the first point of escalation for team issues, taking ownership of incident management and implementing corrective or preventative actions.

Operational Oversight
Allocate labour effectively in conjunction with the putaway team to meet operational needs and maintain workflow balance.
Take full ownership of dispatch operations, including load creation, pick release, pick confirmation, and ship confirmation.
Deputize for the Team Leader when required, ensuring continuity of operations and administrative procedures.
All damage is investigated product, MHE, facility.
Process adherence to load checks, correct pallets , heights, condition.
Team ownership and cross training ensuring operational performance on shift.
Team absence management.
Compliance & Process Control
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Hygiene, Environmental, and Housekeeping standards.
Lead and complete GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) audits, ensuring all processes meet regulatory and internal standards.
Liaise with relevant departments to ensure smooth coordination across warehouse functions.
Perform random process checks to ensure adherence to RF gun procedures and operational standards.
Team performance reviews.
Inventory & Systems
Support cycle count accuracy and adherence to inventory plans.
Provide cover for Goods In, RMA processing, and basic gatehouse duties as needed.
Decision-Making & Problem Solving
Demonstrate strong decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced environment, balancing operational priorities with team needs.
Identify and resolve issues proactively, ensuring minimal disruption to warehouse operations.

Join us. Help protect food, people and theplanet.

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