Middlewich Warehouse Colleague
Wincanton
£12.21-14.39 per hour
Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0QJ, United Kingdom
Full time
The Breakroom Take
- Pays all ages fairly
- Proper breaks
About Wincanton
Wincanton is a logistics company.
Job description from Wincanton
Overview
Warehouse Operative (Colleague)
*****MON-FRI shift patterns- no working weekends ****
Hours - 40 hours per week (paid breaks), full-time.
Duration of contract: Permanent
Salary: £12.21 to £14.39 (rate inclusive of shift premium)
Shifts available:
- Rotational 06:00 to 14:00, 14:00 to 22:00
- Nights 22:00 to 06:00
Come and join our friendly team here at Middlewich, we are looking for people who are experienced in their role, to bring their skills to our site and progress within our team.
How will you contribute?
• Completing several manual handling tasks, with and without the use of MHE, including rework.
• Ensuring the picking, assembling, relocation and despatching of stock is completed to the highest required standards.
• Handling all aspects of goods receipt, unloading vehicles, handling documentation.
• Accountability for the timely and accurate distribution of stock and goods.
• Carry out general housekeeping, stocktaking, and maintenance duties to ensure the profile of the site is maintained to the very highest standard.
• Responsible for Health and Safety of themselves and other team members by adhering to safe working practices.
• Adhere to and follow Company policies and procedures.
What you will bring
Essential
• A flexible and professional approach towards work.
• A positive can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety and safe working practices.
Desirable
• Experience of working within a warehouse/relevant industrial experience and shift work.
• A Reach and Counterbalance Licence.
• Experience of LLOP and PPT/Licence.
Our continued success and business growth have opened exciting opportunities for energetic, experienced, and driven individuals to join our successful team as Warehouse Operatives at our Middlewich site based in Cheshire.
Our warehouse and distribution centre in Middlewich are attractive for all the right reasons. The warehouse operation is fast-paced, and perfect for people who want to develop their careers as part of a team. We are looking for likeminded people who share our passion for getting quality products in front of customers in the best possible condition. If you feel you have what it takes to be a Warehouse Operative and deliver excellent customer service, we want to hear from you!
Our Culture & Benefits
In addition to generous remuneration, we really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment, along with other benefits including company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits include, online discount platform, onsite parking and much more.
Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That's why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.
Be a part of our values; We're Thoughtful, We're Aiming High and We're Prepared.
Our Commitment
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all employees. We strive for an environment where all colleagues feel included, supported and valued, whilst feeling they can be their whole selves within our workplaces. We are proud that our colleagues represent us and our successes and we welcome your application.
Find out more: Wincanton champions a diverse workforce
About Us
Wincanton is a leading supply chain partner for British business, providing supply chain solutions up and down the country. Through a wealth of experience and knowledge Wincanton provides business critical services including storage, handling and distribution; high volume eFulfilment; retailer 'dark stores'; two-person home delivery; fleet and transport management; and network optimisation for many of the UK's best-known companies.
Job insights from Breakroom
Warehouse operative
Warehouse operatives take delivery of goods, and pick, pack and dispatch products
What you’ll do as a warehouse operative:
- Take delivery of goods and raw materials
- Pack and wrap goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Load goods ready for dispatch
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Night work
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
What employees say
Pay
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Okay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Wincanton pay warehouse operatives enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
42% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Wincanton pay warehouse operatives market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
55% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Most people get paid breaks
Do warehouse operatives at Wincanton get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
71% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Wincanton pay warehouse operatives sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
87% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do warehouse operatives at Wincanton do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
77% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do warehouse operatives get of their shift pattern at Wincanton?
Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 45% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 5% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 50% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do warehouse operatives at Wincanton worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
87% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get any choice of shifts
Do warehouse operatives at Wincanton get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
81% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Needs improving
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Hard to change shifts
How easy is it for warehouse operatives at Wincanton to change shifts?
Most people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
81% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to book a holiday at Wincanton?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
50% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Wincanton managers change warehouse operatives shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
94% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to take sick leave at Wincanton?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
59% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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Most parents say it’s bad
Is working as warehouse operatives at Wincanton good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and carer say this is a bad place to work.
How we know this
85% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do warehouse operatives at Wincanton feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
59% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do warehouse operatives at Wincanton get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
81% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for warehouse operatives to work at Wincanton?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
81% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do warehouse operatives at Wincanton enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
65% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do warehouse operatives at Wincanton recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
94% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Most people get enough training
Do warehouse operatives get enough training when they start at Wincanton?
Most people got enough training when they started.
How we know this
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are warehouse operatives given support to progress at Wincanton?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 80% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do warehouse operatives think Wincanton head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
92% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do warehouse operatives feel well informed about how Wincanton is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
63% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Wincanton employees say about their job
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Best thing
I getting paid
Worst thing
General office is a nightmare makes you feel like a dlave
FLT driver at Wincanton, February 2025
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Best thing
Easy work
Worst thing
Low hourly wage
Warehouse operative at Wincanton, February 2025
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