Warehouse Operative (Chilled Nights)

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday and extra leave

Staff discount in SPAR stores

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Training and development

Life insurance

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Operative (Chilled) for night shifts in Willenhall. You will pick and prepare chilled products for distribution, working Friday to Sunday on 3x10 hour shifts, 8pm to 6am.

We offer a competitive benefits package including pension, staff discounts, and opportunities for progression within SPAR stores as part of a long-standing family business.

Qualifications

• Assembly of customer orders ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Working in a fast paced chilled environment requiring roughly 180 packs per hour for 100%.
• Responsible for reporting any health & safety issues whilst following health and safety processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble customer orders ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Operate in a fast-paced chilled environment processing approx 180 packs per hour.
• Report health and safety issues and follow procedures.

Skills

Order picking

Quality awareness

Health & safety

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Warehouse Operative (Chilled) Nights

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 3x10hr shifts

8pm - 6am

£14.51 per standard hour +£1.56ph night allowance

Willenhall WV13 2JP

Job purpose

As chilled warehouse operative your purpose is to efficiently and accurately select and prepare products from the chilled storage area for distribution. This role plays a crucial part in the supply chain process,

Key Accountabilities

• Assembly of customers orders ensuring quality and accuracy.
• Working in a fast paced chilled environment requiring roughly 180 packs per hour for 100%.
• Responsible for reporting any health & safety issues whilst following health and safety processes and procedures.

Generic Responsibilities

• Behave within the principles of the company's values at all times
• Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities in line with the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy
• Comply with all other policy and legal requirements in relation to the role

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
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• 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.

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.