Senior Operations Warehouse Clerk days

Booker Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food & drink wholesaler in the UK is looking for a Senior Operations specialist to manage daily warehouse operations. Responsibilities include overseeing safety protocols and meeting performance targets. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in warehouse settings and strong leadership capabilities. This role offers a permanent position with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Discounts on purchases

Health and Wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Retirement savings plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse operations or logistics.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations to meet service and quality standards.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Champion Health & Safety protocols in the workplace.

Skills

Warehouse operations experience

Health and safety knowledge

Leadership capability

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. 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 through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About the role

Reporting into Warehouse Shift Manager

Managing and supporting daily warehouse operations

Managing and completing KPI's

Supporting and overseeing Health and Safety operations ensuring that the workplace is a safe environment at all times

Supervise and manage direct reports 40 hours per week Any 5 days over 7 - permanent days

You will need

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Shift Manager, the Senior Operations role plays a vital part in leading and delivering efficient, safe, and effective warehouse operations. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on experience, leadership capability, and a strong understanding of operational KPIs and health and safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

- Oversee and support daily warehouse operations to meet service, safety, and quality standards

- Track, report, and complete key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve productivity

- Champion and manage Health & Safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members

- Supervise and mentor a team of direct reports, fostering a collaborative and performance-driven culture

- Work closely with the Warehouse Shift Manager and other stakeholders to support departmental goals

? Required Skills & Experience

- Proven experience in warehouse operations or logistics

- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and implementation

- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills

- Ability to work flexibly across a 7-day operational schedule

- Experience managing performance against KPIs

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 a Disability Confident Committed employer 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