Warehouse Operative 2pm-10pm

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading convenience retail company in Wakefield is hiring a Warehouse Operative to ensure the accurate assembly of orders and supporting logistics. Join a dynamic team with competitive benefits including generous staff discounts, an excellent training program, and a comprehensive support scheme. Candidates with experience in warehousing and a valid FLT licence are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Generous staff discount

Outstanding Training & Development

Free Onsite Parking

Company Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehousing and distribution is essential.
• Desirable to hold an FLT (Reach) licence for extra pay.

Responsibilities

• Assemble customers' orders accurately.
• Pick and load goods onto cages and pallets safely.
• Adhere to stock rotational procedures.
• Load customer orders onto vehicles accurately.

Skills

Numerate

Literate

Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment

Tools

FLT (Reach) licence

Job description

Warehouse Operative (14 : 00-22 : 00 )

40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7.

As a Warehouse Operative in Wakefield, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient assembly of customers' orders. We are seeking motivated, friendly, hard-working individuals who thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurate assembly of customers' orders
• Picking and loading goods onto cages and pallets 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

• Essential Numerate and literateWarehousing and distribution experienceAbility to work efficiently in a cold environment
• Desirable FLT (Reach) licence, earning an extra £0.60ph premium .

What's in it for you?

• 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
• Full Uniform
• Free Onsite Parking
• 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

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 retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

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.