Based: Ilfracombe, Devon
Accountable to: Warehouse Night Shift Manager
Job Type: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,850.00 per year
About Savona
Savona is a leading independent foodservice wholesaler with over 50 years of experience supplying chefs, caterers, and hospitality professionals across the South of England. What truly sets us apart isn’t just our products – it’s our people, our culture, and our customer-first mindset.
We’re a business built on relationships. Every order, every delivery, every conversation is driven by one simple value: put the customer at the heart of everything we do. Our team takes pride in going the extra mile – anticipating needs, solving problems, and delivering a service experience that is personal, reliable, and refreshingly genuine.
We work fast, stay flexible, and think differently. As an independent company, we have the freedom to innovate, to act quickly, and to put doing the right thing above all else. Collaboration and integrity guide how we work – with our customers, our partners, and each other.
At Savona, you’ll join a team that values initiative, celebrates fresh ideas, and supports each other to grow. We’re passionate about food, serious about service, and proud of the reputation we’ve built.
Job description
In preparation for the busy season ahead we are recruiting for a Warehouse Operative on the night shift at our Ilfracombe depot.
The ideal candidate will have some knowledge in working within a warehouse and forklift experience, but this is not essential.
It’s important you are a team player and a hard worker. The job entails a physical element as you will be picking and stacking food and non food products.
As well as scanning equipment, you will receive a uniform and PPE so that you’re comfortable working in various temperature areas. You’ll receive full training on the systems and processes we use to enable you to carry out duties efficiently. If you’re interested in progressing, we’ll support you in what you need to do.
Savona Foodservice maintains large warehouses at every depot to accommodate a diverse array of food items. Prior to visiting any of our depots, please contact us if you have any food product intolerances.
The annual salary is £28,850.00 with the opportunity to work overtime.
Enhanced training in the following areas:
- Freezer Picking
- Ambient & Chilled Picking
Work Remotely:
- No
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Non-contributory Cash Plan Scheme
Experience:
- warehouse: 1 year (preferred but not essential)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- warehouse: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
