Warehouse Operative 2pm-10pm

Blakemore Trade Partners; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd in Wakefield is hiring a Warehouse Operative for 40 hours per week (5 days out of 7) with a pay rate of £13.57 per hour. You will accurately assemble customer orders, pick and load goods, and support various warehouse functions in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires numeracy, warehouse/distribution experience and the ability to work in a cold environment; a Reach truck licence is desirable for a £0.63 premium per hour.

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate.
• Warehousing and distribution experience.
• Able to work efficiently in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurate assembly of customers' orders.
• Picking and loading goods onto cages and pallets safely.
• Adhering to stock rotational procedures.
• Loading customer orders onto company vehicles.
• Preparing vehicles prior to loading.
• Ensuring drivers' run-sheets, documentation and vehicle keys are distributed correctly on completion of loading.

Skills

Numerate

Warehousing and distribution

Cold environment

Tools

FLT Reach licence

Job description

Warehouse Operative (14:00-22:00)

40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7.

£13.57

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 literate
  • Warehousing and distribution experience
  • Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment
• Desirable
  • FLT (Reach) licence, earning an extra £0.63ph 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

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 6,000 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 circa 300 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: 40 hrs p/wk

Salary: £13.57 p/h

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

Closing date for applications: 29th November, 2026