Depot Operative - Venus, Kingswinford

Booker Group; Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tesco discount 10-15%

Tesco Mobile discount

Insurance discounts (RAC)

Reward Gateway discounts

Merlin Entertainments discounts

Booker colleague card (after 3 months)

Job summary

Booker Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Warehouse Operative to manage pick sheets, select inventory, pack orders and load deliveries, ensuring accuracy and timely dispatch.

You will use scanners, maintain stock records, and uphold health and safety procedures while delivering goods to customer premises and supporting driver teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accurate orders.
• Able to lift and move heavy objects safely.
• Capable of standing for extended periods.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Good communication and collaboration with team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage picking orders to ensure accurate order fulfilment.
• Select warehouse items based on specifications such as size, colour, quantity and quality.
• Verify order accuracy before processing for delivery.
• Prepare and stage items for dispatch.
• Operate handling equipment with safety protocols.
• Plan and oversee product storage, replenishment and dispatch.
• Monitor stock control systems to process orders efficiently.
• Ensure warehouse targets and safety standards are met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Job Description

What's in it for you

Employee discounts after 4 weeks, such as:

• A Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Access to the Reward Gateway employee benefits platform, offering a range of retail discounts, cashback offers and wellbeing resources.
• Discounted RAC cover.
• Discounts at Merlin Entertainments UK.

After 3 months:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.

About the role

Responsible for managing pick sheet orders from warehouse staff and management, accurately selecting inventory from shelves to fulfil orders. Tasks include packing orders, shrink-wrapping items onto pallets, and loading them onto trucks for timely delivery. Ensures all orders are correct, maintains up-to-date inventory records, and contributes to efficient warehouse operations. Additionally, delivers goods to customer premises, verifies delivery accuracy, obtains signed documentation, and collects any returns.

You will be responsible for

• Manage picking orders to ensure accurate order fulfilment.
• Select warehouse items based on specifications such as size, colour, quantity, and quality.
• Verify order accuracy before processing for delivery.
• Prepare and stage items appropriately for dispatch.
• Operate handling equipment while adhering to safety protocols.
• Plan and oversee product storage, replenishment, and dispatch.
• Monitor stock control systems to process specific orders efficiently.
• Ensure warehouse targets and performance goals are achieved.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety standards at all times.
• Securely shrink-wrap products onto pallets for shipment.
• Load delivery vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Deliver goods to customer premises, ensuring accuracy and professionalism.
• Assist driver operatives as needed.
• Verify goods with customers and ensure documentation is completed accurately.
• Pack warehouse orders as required to support team operations.
• Utilise scanners to ensure accurate inventory management and order picking.
• Perform general warehouse duties and other tasks as required.

You will need

Essential

• Strong attention to detail to ensure order accuracy and inventory management.
• Physical ability to lift and move heavy objects safely.
• Capability to remain standing and active for extended periods.
• Positive and proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative in completing tasks.
• A strong focus on safety and adherence to workplace safety protocols.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and interacting with customers.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience in warehouse operations is preferred but not required.

About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is aDisability Confident Committedemployer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*