Warehouse Operative

As a Warehouse Operative, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient replenishment, ferrying and bulk storage control within the depot. You will undertake normal Warehouse Operative activities such as the assembly and/or loading of customers' orders. We are seeking motivated, friendly, hard-working individuals who thrive in a dynamic work environment.,

• Accurate assembly of customer orders


• Loading goods on to cages and/or packing goods into crates in a safe, stable and manageable manner


• Accurate marking and storage of assembled orders awaiting dispatch


• Driving of machinery in a warehouse controlled environment


Generic Responsibilities

• Behave within the principles of the company's values at all times


• Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act


• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity


• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities in line with the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy


• Comply with all other policy and legal requirements in relation to the role
  
  Numerate and literate


Desirable but not essential

• Full Driving licence


• Reach/counterbalance FLT licence


• Warehousing and distribution experience


• NVQ2 Storage and Warehousing id desired but not essential as training is provided
  
  A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.
  
  Excellent benefits package including:


• £12.45 Per Standard Hour (Bonus Related)


• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements


• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture


• Outstanding Training & Development


• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced Environment


• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)


• Proactive promotion of internal candidates


• Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'


• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal


• Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice


• Company Pension Scheme


• NEST pension scheme


• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme


• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme


• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme


• Long Service Awards


• Free On-Site Parking