Warehouse Operative (freezer)

Booker; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK wholesaler is seeking dedicated warehouse staff in Hoddesdon to ensure efficient picking and dispatch of goods. Applicants must be enthusiastic, committed, and flexible with a willingness to comply with Health & Safety regulations. Responsibilities include managing the quality of products, working collaboratively with team members, and maintaining a clean working environment. Enjoy benefits such as staff discounts and a contributory pension while being part of a diverse and welcoming team.

Benefits

10% Tesco discount

20% discount on F&F Clothing

10% discount at Tesco Café

10% Booker discount

25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants

Contributory Pension

Health and Wellbeing support

Great holiday package – 29 days pro rata

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, committed, and driven to achieve effective results.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Flexible in working a 5-day rolling rota shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Accurate picking and dispatch of goods using voice technology.
• Checking quality and shelf life of products.
• Ensuring robust packaging in preparation for delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety legislation.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Flexibility

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

Overview

We operate the UK’s ONLY flexible multi-temp, shared customer delivery logistics network. We buy, warehouse, pick and distribute products to the nation’s best loved food and drink brands every single day and provide the best experience to our customers.

Address & Apply

• Unit A, RD Park, Hoddesdon,
• Apply by 08-May-2025

Responsibilities

• The accurate picking and dispatch of goods using voice technology
• Checking quality, shelf life and ensuring packaging is robust in preparation for delivery
• Ensuring all products are assembled and methodically stacked to the highest standard for our clients.
• Working with all team members to ensure that corporate goals and operational KPI’s are consistently achieved and maintained
• Compliance at all times with relevant legislation involved in Food Safety and Food Hygiene
• Health and Safety and reporting procedures relevant to your role
• Consistently operating a clean as you go principle
• Full cooperation with other departments / depots to ensure maximum efficiencies are met
• Always maintaining a professional and polite attitude
• Playing your part in ensuring audits are passed by adhering to all process and procedures applicable to your role
• Undertake any other duties that may from time to time prove necessary

Benefits

• 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
• 20% discount on F&F Clothing
• 10% discount atTesco Café
• 10% Booker discount
• Pizza Hut Restaurants : 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
• 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
• Contributory Pension.
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24 / 7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
• A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata

Qualifications & Requirements

• Are you enthusiastic, committed & driven to achieve effective results and reach all targets?
• Do you take pride in your work and look at ways to improve not only your own performance but that of the team and business as a whole?
• Do you have previous experience working in a fast-paced warehouse?
• Are you flexible in working a 5-day rolling rota shift pattern where you are contracted to work weekends and Bank / Public holidays?
• Health & Safety is vital within this role therefore you will be expected to comply with all requirements of the Health and Safety policy and procedure including safety checks of all equipment before use and wearing Personal Protective Equipment. Safety starts with you!

We look forward to you joining the BEST team!

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, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six 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.