Warehouse Operator, Milton Keynes

Job Description

£30,200–£31,300 (including shift allowance, DOE)

Weekly Rotating Shifts – Mon to Fri, 40 hours per week.

Schedule: Week 1 – 6am–2pm; Week 2 – 2pm–10pm; Week 3 – 10pm–6am (Winter Sun–Thu, Summer Mon–Thu).

Location: Milton Keynes, Wolverton.

Why Join Us

Mars offers competitive compensation and benefits, good perks, and development opportunities. As an Associate, you receive a continuous commitment to growth and development across world‑famous brands.

The Role

To ensure safe loading and unloading of bagged/packaged stock, accurate picking of bagged goods aligned with customer orders, and maintain hygienic and tidy warehouse conditions. All roles within Mars Horsecare have responsibility to focus on safety and quality of yourself, products, and those around you.

What’s in it for you

• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service
• Free perks on site: parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of working in an operational environment & working with diverse teams, dealing with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills
• Technical aptitude: Basic technical and fault‑finding abilities to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively.
• Numeracy and literacy: solid foundation for clear communication and accurate data handling.
• Computer proficiency: familiarity with essential software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor physical quality of bagged/packaged items and stored in approved manner, report/react to non‑compliances as directed.
• Maintain effective communication with Shift Manager and warehouse Lead Op, all operations staff, weighbridge operator and CSD team.
• Monitor delivery/collection vehicles and personnel as regards company requirements.
• Ensure all paperwork is completed in accordance with legislative and management requirements.
• Ensure correct stock rotation and stock control.
• Maintain high standard of hygiene and housekeeping in the warehouse and loading lane.
• Racking control – ensuring any damaged racking is reported.
• Fleet management – with new electric trucks in transition, ensuring quality checks to the highest standard.

What You Can Expect from Mars

• Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose‑driven company shaping “the world we want tomorrow”
• Access world‑class training & development from day one
• Join a company with an industry‑leading salary and benefits package

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