Warehouse Operative - Chill

Tesco; Fareham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker colleague card 10% off

Tesco colleague discount 10–15%

Tesco Mobile deals 10% off

Discounts on Tesco Bank insurance

Eye test and eyewear discounts

Pension and life assurance

Share scheme eligibility

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Booker is recruiting for Warehouse Operatives at Fareham, mainly for the chilled operation, to pick and pack orders and ensure on-time delivery to customers.

You will work a 40-hour week across 5 days from 6 am to 6 pm, with a day off in the week and potential training on LLOP/FLT in certain areas. A drug and alcohol test is required before employment. Booker offers extensive staff benefits including discounts and health support.

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Hardworking, able to meet deadlines and stay organised.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team or on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Picking and packing customer orders using a handheld terminal.
• Receiving, storing and stacking stock appropriately.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and compliant workspace.
• Operating LLOP/FLT when trained across sites or departments.
• Working across ambient, chilled and freezer sections as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Fast paced environment

Reliable

Job description

Booker • 2-4 Dewar Cl Fareham • Working hours 40

We are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join us in our Fareham site, primarily for the chilled operation.

Working in our distribution centres mean fast paced environments, excellent attention to detail with the ability to think quickly and work as part of a team to ensure orders are picked accurately and on time with seamless delivery to our customers.

This role is working any 5 days from 7 to include Sunday with a day off in the week, on Day shifts between 6 am to 6pm.

Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test

What is 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

You will be responsible for

Picking and packing customers orders, using a hand held terminal to understand pick expectation

Receiving storing and stacking appropriately

Working with the best integrity to fulfil all stock requirements and needs

Maintaining a clean and safe environment with health, safe, legal always top of mind

We have LLOP's and FLT's in operation on our sites, and successful individuals will be given the opportunity to be trained on these in certain areas of the DC's.

Our distribution centres typically have ambient, chilled and freezer sections, preferences will be discussed within the process in more detail.

You will need

As a warehouse operative, being flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment is essential.

You should be hardworking, able to work to set deadlines, and have a professional, positive, organised, and enthusiastic approach.

While proven experience in a warehouse environment would be preferred, it is not essential.

You should be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Remember, the key to success is being self-motivated.

About us

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, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 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 Leader 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*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergro upjobs.co.uk