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Warehouse Operative

Gregory Distribution
Pay £28571 - £31745/annum Please see details below
Location Bovey Tracey, Devon
Contract time Full time, part time, permanent

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6.0

Rated 6.0 out of 10, based on 77 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • People enjoy this job

About Gregory Distribution

Gregory Distribution is a logistics company.

Job description from Gregory Distribution

Warehouse Operative

Location: Pallet Networks, Heathfield.

About Us: At Gregory Distribution Ltd, we are committed to delivering excellence in logistics and transport services. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of compliance and operational efficiency. Join us and grow your career in a supportive and expanding business environment. We foster a strong culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Job Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic Warehouse Operative to join our team. You will be responsible for loading and unloading palletised goods from a variety of vehicles, ensure the upkeep of the warehouse is met and complete relevant paperwork ensure processes and procedures are followed.

Key Responsibilities:

Using a Counterbalance to load and unload palletised goods from trailers, rigid vehicles and vans.
Using the warehouse system & scanner to receive, locate goods into the racking, pick & dispatch whilst handling all goods with care and attention.
Replenishing and consolidation of stock when required.
General housekeeping and upkeep of the warehousing area and equipment.
Completing any relevant paperwork in line with the warehouse processes to include reporting any defects.

Requirements:

A current Counterbalance forklift license is required.
Previous experience of working within the pallet network industry.
Good communication and team working skills.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Solution-driven and flexible approach to work.
Ability to work within a fast-paced environment.
Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Why Join Gregory Distribution Ltd?

Competitive Salary: £28,571pa to £31,745pa. Depending on hours worked. Enhanced rate for Saturday shifts.
Hours: 04:00hrs - 13:30hrs, Monday to Friday with a Saturday rota.
Training: Monthly Courses for a variety of areas.
Benefits: Additional holiday purchasing scheme*, Retail discounts with Hapi*, Retail Trust Wellbeing Support*, and more.
Career Growth: Explore opportunities for professional development within our expanding business.
Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance. Life assurance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
Extras: Christmas Savings Club*, Black Circle Tyre Discount*, Free Uniform and paid Volunteer Day.
Wellbeing Support: Benefit from the Retail Trust Wellbeing Support* program.
Team Environment: Be part of a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration.How to Apply

If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now!

Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient application

Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

Contact Us: For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at . Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We'll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions

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

Map

Bovey Tracey, Devon

A map of the rough location for this vacancy

What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Gregory Distribution pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    92% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 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.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do Gregory Distribution pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    69% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 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.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at Gregory Distribution get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    87% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 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
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Gregory Distribution pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    89% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 37 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.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at Gregory Distribution do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    72% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 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

    Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at Gregory Distribution worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 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
  • Most people don’t get any choice of shifts

    Do Gregory Distribution workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    71% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 28 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
  • Hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for Gregory Distribution workers to change shifts?

    Most people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    69% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 16 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.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Gregory Distribution?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    89% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 37 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.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do Gregory Distribution managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    72% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 32 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.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Gregory Distribution?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    36% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 33 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
  • Most parents say it’s bad

    Is working at Gregory Distribution good if you’re a parent or carer?

    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 May 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

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Gregory Distribution feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    41% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 32 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Gregory Distribution get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    42% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 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
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Gregory Distribution?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    79% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 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.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Gregory Distribution enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    71% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Gregory Distribution recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Gregory Distribution?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    42% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 33 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Gregory Distribution?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 39% 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 33 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
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Gregory Distribution 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

    94% 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 34 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.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Gregory Distribution is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    45% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 31 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.

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What Gregory Distribution employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    I work alone for the most part

    Worst thing

    Micromanagement

    3.2

    Employee at Gregory Distribution, September 2024

  • Best thing

    Travel

    Worst thing

    Hours all over the place

    1.1

    HGV class 1 driver at Gregory Distribution, June 2023

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  • Best thing

    Working without being bothered

    Worst thing

    Slow to get things that I need eg uniform

    7.7

    Lorry driver at Gregory Distribution, April 2023

  • Best thing

    Its a regular income i guess

    Worst thing

    Poor management

    2.3

    HGV class 1 driver at Gregory Distribution, February 2023

  • Best thing

    Driving, hours, workload

    Worst thing

    Management, run locations, expectations

    6.9

    HGV driver at Gregory Distribution, July 2022

  • Best thing

    Using my own initiative and making decisions

    Worst thing

    Lack of staff

    9.5

    Administrator at Gregory Distribution, August 2021

  • Best thing

    I enjoy my job.intresting customers

    Worst thing

    Management attotude

    1.2

    LGV driver at Gregory Distribution, April 2021

  • Best thing

    Working outside. Getting to travel to different parts of the country. Meeting new people.

    Worst thing

    Early starts. Long days sometimes.

    9.4

    HGV driver at Gregory Distribution, December 2020

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