Warehouse Operative - Chill Department

Booker; Haydock; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Booker is seeking warehouse operatives for its Chilled department on a permanent contract with a 16 week probation. The role is in a temperature controlled environment and involves a 40 hour week with early shifts Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

Initial pay is hourly with additional shift premiums for certain hours and weekend work; a site incentive scheme applies. Drug and alcohol tests are required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a temperature controlled warehouse environment preferred.
• Able to pick and load goods accurately according to safety standards.
• Capable of daily pre-work checks and reporting faults immediately.

Responsibilities

• Pick and load goods in a temperature controlled environment following standard work instructions.
• Operate manual and mechanical handling equipment safely to protect goods and people.
• Perform daily pre-use equipment checks and report faults to a manager.
• Maintain stock counts and assist with paperwork as required.
• Adhere to safety regulations and prevent goods damage.
• Be flexible to meet changing business needs.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Inventory control

Numeracy

Literacy

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Chilled department, for warehouse operatives to join Booker on a permanent contract with an initial 16 week probationary period.

You will be required to work in our temperature controlled environment at a constant temperature of between010C and 050C

Colleagues will be required to work an average of 40 hours per week.

The successful candidates will be required to work:

06:00 till 16:00 - - - Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

You will receive the current, Hourly, basic rate of pay, plus shift premium, which is calculated on the basic hours that are worked between the following bands:

• 18.00 - 23.59 hours 15%
• 00.00 - 05.59 hours 25%
• Saturday and Sunday 20%

Hours worked between 06.00 and 17.59 are classed as day shift and attract no premium.

Shift premium is not paid on any overtime hours.

You will also participate in the site incentive scheme which is related to an individuals performance.

• To receive, pick and load goods correctly, within a temperature controlled environment, in accordance with safe standards of work instructions
• To operate all manual and mechanical handling equipment correctly and safely to avoid damage to goods, property or people
• Daily pre-equipment checks before use, reporting any faults immediately to a manager
• Report dangerous stacking, racking damage, obstructions and any other danger or irregularities immediately to a manager
• Assist in the counting of stock as required
• Assist in the issue of any paperwork, documentation as required
• Action re-coup of damaged stock as requested by manager
• Undergo any training when required by the Company
• Any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business
• Numeracy and literacy
• Experience within warehouse chamberspreferred
• Handle goods carefully and comply with safety regulations
• Ensure goods are not damaged through mis-handling or faulty storing or stacking
• Flexible and versatile
• Able to produce quality standard of work
• **Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test**

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 Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact [e-mail]

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.bookergroupjobs.co.uk