FLT Driver - Reach Licence

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd; Talbot Green; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates of pay with bonus

Early access to pay through EarlyPay

Staff discount

Company pension

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Free uniform

Free on-site parking

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is recruiting for an FLT Driver based in Talbot Green. You will rotate between FLT duties and standard Warehouse Operative tasks, supporting accurate replenishment and order loading.

The role is 40 hours per week, with early starts (06:00–14:00). The company offers a competitive pay rate and a range of employee benefits within a large UK group.

Qualifications

• FLT (Reach) licence required.
• Warehousing and distribution experience essential.
• Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Replenishment of picking fixtures with accuracy.
• Efficient use of bulk storage space and accurate labelling of pallets.
• Record stock movements on SMS or manual documents.

Skills

FLT licence (Reach)

Warehousing experience

Cold environment work

Job description

40 hours per week

06:00 – 14:00

As a FLT Driver in Talbot Green , you will play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient replenishment, ferrying and bulk storage control within the depot . You will also, when FLT activities are not required, 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate and systematic replenishment of picking fixtures
• The efficient use of bulk storage space
• Accurate labelling / re-labelling of all bulk storage pallets
• Adhering to stock rotational procedures
• Transfer of bulk stock from the goods inwards area into correct picking fixture / bulk storage area
• Accurate recording of all stock movements onto the bulk storage systems (SMS) or onto supplementary manual bulk storage document
• Accurate assembly of customers' orders
• Picking and loading goods onto cages 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

Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

• FLT (Reach) licence
• Warehousing and distribution experience
• Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment

We can offer you:

• Excellent Rates of Pay plus Bonus Opportunity
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• 10% Staff Discount in our SPAR stores
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards (e.g. 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)
• Free Uniform
• Free On-site Car Parking

About us:

At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.

Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with 243 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.

SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.

Inclusive environment:

as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Department

Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

£13.57 per standard hour (performance related) & £0.63 per hour FLT allowance

Company Pension Scheme, Life Cover, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering Opportunities, Savings scheme

Closing date for applications

21st October, 2026