Warehouse Assembly (Ambient Days) Willenhall Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-site Car Parking

Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave exceeding statutory entitlements

Generous staff discount in SPAR stores

Company Pension Scheme

Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary

Cycle to work scheme

Long Service Awards

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is hiring in Willenhall for a pivotal logistics role involving accurate assembly and processing of customer orders. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £13.57 per hour and comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes staff discounts, a pension scheme, and extensive training opportunities.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring safe storage of stock, conducting stocktaking, and loading/unloading vehicles in line with company procedures. This is a permanent position with a working schedule of 40 hours per week, promising a supportive working environment.

Responsibilities

• Receipt of deliveries in accordance with delivery schedules.
• Safe storage of stock within the warehouse facility.
• Accurate processing and assembly of customer orders.
• Report stock shortages to all stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Conduct stocktaking activity in accordance with planned schedules.
• Safe loading and unloading of commercial vehicles.
• Report vehicle defects to line manager.
• Maintain forklift trucks to agreed service schedules.
• Responsible for depot housekeeping and other warehousing functions.

Skills

Numerate

Literate

Job description

Overview

Monday to Sunday, 12-week rota with rolling rest days, 10 hours shifts 6am until 4pm. £13.57 per standard hour + £0.63 p/h for reach truck license holders.

Job purpose: The accurate and efficient assembly of customer orders, replenishment, ferrying and bulk storage control within the depot.

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 243 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 5,000 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 retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

Key Accountabilities

• Receipt of deliveries in accordance with delivery schedules
• Safe storage of stock within the warehouse facility
• Accurate processing and assembly of customer orders
• Report stock shortages to all stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner
• Conducting stocktaking activity in accordance with planned schedules
• Safe, accurate loading and unloading of commercial vehicles in accordance with client service schedules
• Report vehicle defects to line manager
• Ensure forklift trucks are maintained and repaired to agreed service schedules
• Responsible for depot housekeeping and other warehousing functions

Generic Responsibilities

• Behave within the principles of the company’s values at all times
• Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities in line with the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy
• Comply with all other policy and legal requirements in relation to the role

Key knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required

Numerate and literate

What’s in it for you?

• Free On-site Car Parking
• Excellent benefits package including:
  • Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
  • Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
  • Outstanding Training & Development
  • Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
  • Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
  • Proactive promotion of internal candidates
  • Paid Breaks
  • Free Tea & Coffee
  • Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
  • 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
  • Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • NEST pension scheme
  • Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
  • Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
  • Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
  • Long Service Awards

Department

Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

40 hours per week

£13.57 per standard hour

Additional benefits

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

Closing date for applications

1st June, 2026