Stock Control Admin - Night Shift Bedford Depot Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 34,300 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

NEST pension scheme

Free tea and coffee

Early access to pay

On-site car parking

Long service awards

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is seeking a Stock Control Admin for the Night Shift (22:00–06:00) in Bedford. The role involves precise stock entry in the WMS, item labelling, and managing stock rotation in a multi-temperature warehouse.

40 hours per week on a 5-out-of-7 rota, including weekends, with a night shift premium. The company offers a generous staff discount, pension schemes, and extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience using WMS and stock control in a warehouse.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Clear communication and ability to train others.
• Proactive, adaptable, and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Register incoming stock accurately in the WMS.
• Create and label items for scanning.
• Track expiry dates for stock rotation.
• Monitor stock levels and thresholds.
• Handle returns and maintain stock movement.
• Perform general stock control administration tasks.
• Work in a multi-temperature warehouse.

Skills

Stock control

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Tools

WMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stock Control Admin, Night Shift (22:00 - 06:00)

£16.49 per hour (inclusive of £1.89ph night shift premium for hours worked between 10pm and 6am)

40 hours per week - 5 out of 7 days rota, including weekends

About us:

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 SPAR retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 12,000 stores in 40 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.

Responsibilities:

• Register all incoming stock accurately in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Create and label items for easy scanning.
• Track expiry dates for efficient stock rotation.
• Monitor stock levels and manage thresholds.
• Handle returns and maintain smooth stock movement.
• Perform general stock control administration tasks.
• Work in a multi-temperature warehouse.

Skills and Requirements:

• Strong personal organisation and task prioritisation.
• Proactive and pleasant approach.
• Ability to use initiative and follow brief instructions.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving experience.
• Clear communication skills, including training others.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Proficient in WMS systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment
• Competitive benefits package, including enhanced holiday, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Professional development in a supportive and diverse work environment.
• Outstanding training opportunities.
• Hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, high‑volume warehouse.
• Generous staff discount at all SPAR stores (excluding alcohol and cigarettes).
• Internal promotion opportunities.
• Paid breaks and free tea and coffee.
• Early access to pay through ‘EarlyPay’.
• 24/7 access to payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal.
• Wellbeing support, including emotional, financial, and legal advice.
• Company pension (NEST and other schemes) and life insurance.
• Extra holiday purchase and long service awards.
• Cycle to work scheme.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take on a new challenge in a cutting‑edge facility!

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

40hrs p/w - 10pm to 6am

£16.49 per hour (inclusive of Night shift allowance)

• 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.
• Access to our colleague benefits scheme which offers a wide range of high street retail, holiday & leisure discounts.
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• NEST pension scheme.
• Extra Holidays - Purchase 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