Warehouse Operative - Chill Department

Tesco Retail; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Booker Group in the UK is hiring warehouse operatives for the Chilled department on a permanent contract with an initial 16 week probation. You will work in a temperature controlled environment with a 40-hour week, 06:00 to 16:00 shifts on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

A drug and alcohol test is required before employment, with shift premiums and an incentive scheme dependent on performance. Booker Group operates across the UK as a leading food and drink wholesaler, offering roles in

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy
• Experience within warehouse environments preferred
• Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities

• Receive, pick and load goods correctly within a temperature controlled environment
• Operate all manual and mechanical handling equipment safely to avoid damage
• Perform daily pre-equipment checks and report faults immediately
• Assist in stock counting and in issuing paperwork as required
• Re-coup damaged stock as requested by management
• Adhere to safety regulations and ensure quality standards

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 between 010C 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 chambers preferred

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