Warehouse Operative - Days

Bidfood UK; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension with 4% match up to 6%

Life cover

Health plan

Confidential support & counselling

Employee discounts

Pay on-demand

Job summary

Bidfood UK in Reading is seeking a Warehouse Goods In Clerk (days) to support the goods in office and ensure accurate stock handling. You will handle driver interactions, assist with put-away processes and maintain strong customer service for internal and external customers.

The role requires organizational skills, reliability and the ability to work in a busy warehouse environment. This position operates Monday to Friday, starting at 06:30 and finishing at 15:00, with an annual salary around

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and communication skills with a proactive attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering accurate results.
• Clear telephone manner and ability to engage with internal/external customers.
• Organised, flexible, able to work on own initiative and under pressure.
• Positive work ethic with the ability to stay active in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support in the Goods In office and handle driver/checker interactions.
• Support goods in and put-away teams to ensure stock integrity and timely deliveries.
• Carry out day-to-day admin tasks, including computer work and telephone contact.
• Maintain high quality customer care for internal and external customers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Telephone etiquette

Organisation

Manual handling

Computer literacy

Job description

About the role

Warehouse Goods In Clerk (days)

Location:Bidfood Reading, Unit 7, Worton Drive, Reading RG20TG
Shift pattern:Monday to Friday
Shift times:06:30 - 15:00
Salary:£34510.11

Where could your journey take you?

Every successful delivery starts in our warehouse.

While our drivers are the face of Bidfood on the road, it's our Warehouse Operatives who make sure every order is picked accurately, loaded safely and ready to leave on time. Without you, our journey simply wouldn't happen.

If you enjoy staying active, take pride in a job well done and want to be part of a team that keeps things moving, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Make our journey your journey and help us deliver great service to customers across the UK.

Play an important part in our journey

As a Warehouse Goods In Clerk, you'll work across our ambient warehouse environments, helping to prepare customer orders for delivery.

Working as part of a supportive and hardworking team, you'll play a key role in ensuring products are in the right place at the right time, so our drivers can leave on schedule and our customers receive the service they expect.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where no two days are the same. If you like to stay busy and want to make a real difference behind the scenes, you'll fit right in.

What you'll be doing

An opportunity has arisen for an administrator in busy and demanding goods in office.

The department delivers excellent results in service levels and stock integrity and provides day-to-day support for the Goods In & put away teams. This role will be based at Reading Bidfood.

As part of this team, you will be responsible for providing high quality customer care to both internal and external customers, ensuring that all admin is dealt with efficiently and to the satisfaction of management and customers.

The role will be day-to-day admin during the shift dealing with drivers at the window area, checkers from warehouse, computer work plus telephone contact

To be successful in this role you will need to be an organised and flexible individual and a good team player and able to work on your own initiative, to be computer literate to intermediate level would be advantageous.

An excellent telephone manner is essential, along with the ability to work well under pressure, well organised with excellent attention to detail.

What we're looking for

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic


• Great teamwork and communication skills


• Good attention to detail


• A commitment to delivering excellent service


• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment


• Warehouse or multi-temperature experience is helpful, but not essential


• A good level of physical fitness, as this is an active role involving regular movement and manual handling

Why join us?

At Bidfood, we know that great businesses are built by great people. That's why we're committed to supporting your development and helping you build a rewarding career.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your warehouse skills, gain new qualifications or progress into other opportunities across the business, we'll support you every step of the way.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.

A journey that gives back

We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.

The essentials

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more


• A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).


• Life cover that you can increase.


• Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.


• A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.

The extras

• Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.


• Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.


• Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.

We want everyone to join our journey

We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!