Warehouse Operative

Who is New England Seafood International?
New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 850 people across three sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 26,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas.
Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high‑quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.

Reporting to the Yard/Warehouse Supervisor, we are seeking a hard working and conscientious individual to support our warehouse team. The core shift will be 4 on 4 off 05:00-17:00.

• Ensuring the area of work (Drystore and/or Coldstore), racking and mechanical handling equipment is safe and logged via the Work Safe system.
• Ensuring Warehousing meets company policy in terms of hygiene and food safety at all times and in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Accurate receipting materials in and booking materials out using the BUSINESS CENTRAL (BC) system via a scan solution ensuring all trace detail correct.
• To be able to pick from lists produced by planning which may require splitting of a pallet as a pallet quantity may be too much.
• Report any near misses or damages in a timely manner.
• Monitor and escalate non-moving, delisted, quarantine stocks and samples.
• Regular stock takes of Physical to BUSINESS CENTRAL (BC) and root cause of any variances.
• Work with other warehouses operations (Drystore / Coldstore / Yard) and departments as needed.

• Good timekeeping
• Good communication skills
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Previous warehousing experience
• Full UK Driving license (pre‑requisite)
• Reach Truck licence In Date (with at least 2 years experience)
• Counterbalance FLT licence In Date (with at least 2 years experience)
• Pedestrian Operated Electric Pallet Truck In Date (POEPT) (preferable)
• BUSINESS CENTRAL (BC) experience (preferable)

We believe that our passion for sustainable sourcing, combined with our people‑led approach and rigorous attention to quality and service, set us apart as one of the UK’s leading seafood suppliers. We take what we do seriously but have a lot of fun doing it, come join us!