Cold-Environment Warehouse Operative – Reach Certified

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday and paid leave

Staff discount

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

Early pay

Payslips portal access

Wellbeing support

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Long service awards

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd in Bedford is seeking a Warehouse Operative to accurately assemble orders, pick and load goods, and manage stock rotation. The role offers a 40-hour week, with 4 days out of 7 including weekends, and a Reach licence premium for eligible candidates.

You will work in a temperature-controlled environment, with benefits and opportunities within a large UK group known for its SPAR stores and distribution network.

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate.
• Warehousing and distribution experience.
• Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment.
• FLT (Reach) licence, earning an extra £0.60ph premium.

Responsibilities

• Accurate assembly of customers' orders.
• Picking and loading goods onto cages and pallets in a safe and manageable manner.
• Adhering to stock rotational procedures.
• Performing accurate and efficient duties within other warehouse functions.
• Accurate marking and storage of assembled orders awaiting dispatch.
• The accurate loading of customer orders onto company vehicles.
• Ensuring that drivers’ run-sheets, documentation and vehicle keys are distributed correctly on completion of loading.
• The preparation of vehicles prior to loading.

Skills

Numerate

Literacy

Warehousing experience

Cold environment

Tools

FLT Reach licence

Job description

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd in Bedford is seeking a Warehouse Operative to accurately assemble orders, pick and load goods, and manage stock rotation. The role offers a 40-hour week, with 4 days out of 7 including weekends, and a Reach licence premium for eligible candidates.

You will work in a temperature-controlled environment, with benefits and opportunities within a large UK group known for its SPAR stores and distribution network.