MHE Warehouse Operative

Culina Group

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Workington, gb on site Until 9/18/2026 1+ years exp First posted July 20, 2026 Last posted July 20, 2026
Job description

Great Bear (Part of the Culina Group) provides distribution services to FMCG clients. Customer centric service focus is delivered through a site-level empowered culture.

At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired!

Shift Pattern- 4on4off Rotating 06:00am-18:00pm 18:00pm-06:00am 

Salary- £13.82 per hour basic

  • you will be responsible for loading / unloading wagons or containers.
  • Scanning all pallets into correct locations and completing all jobs 100%
  • Work to a high standard to ensure all pallets are delivered in a good condition
  • Manage your time effectively so ensure all tasks are completed.
  • Maintain equipment and report any faults or issues immediately
  • Follow all site safe systems of work
  • Assist team leaders or management team if needed.
  • Ensure that there is a full handover to the following shift and site management.
  • Encourage awareness off the site rules including, use of walkways, use of designated smoking, eating and mobile phone areas and the correct way of wearing PPE.
  • Experience operating a counterbalance essential
  • Good communication skills
  • Self Motivation
  • Good Time management
  • Being Flexible
  • Experience of working in a warehouse environment.
  • Knowledge of H&S in the warehouse
  • Computer literate with experience of a WMS

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

  • Annual Leave – 20 days inclusive of the bank holidays. 
  • Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
  • Life Assurance -  x2 your annual salary.
  • Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year. 
  • Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses. 
  • Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the Month and Year, special recognition and long service awards.
  • Everyday discounts - Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity, please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

About this role

Summary

Operate warehouse equipment, manage pallets, ensure safety, and maintain warehouse standards.

Job title

MHE Warehouse Operative

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

1+ years exp

Industry

logistics

Location requirements

Workington, gb; on-site; no remote work

Salary

£13.82 per hour basic

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

counterbalance experiencecommunication skillsself motivationtime managementwarehouse experienceknowledge of h&scomputer literacy

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

loadingunloadingwmshealth and safetycounterbalance
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Workington CA14, UK

On-site City