Warehouse Operative Freezer - Night Shift Bedford Depot Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Bedford is seeking a Warehouse Operative for night shifts in a temperature-controlled environment. The role involves assembling customer orders, loading goods, and ensuring efficient warehouse operations. Competitive pay based on performance, plus various employee benefits.

Benefits

Excellent Rates of Pay plus Bonus Opportunity

Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’

10% Staff Discount in our SPAR stores

Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme

Long Service Awards

Free Uniform

Free On-site Car Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing and distribution.
• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment.
• FLT license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurate assembly of customers' orders.
• Picking and loading goods safely.
• Adhering to stock rotational procedures.

Skills

Numerate

Literate

Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment

Tools

FLT (Reach/VNA) licence

Job description

Warehouse Operative Freezer - Night Shift

Full time Bedford Depot

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Warehouse Operative Freezer - Nig ht Shift (22:00 - 06:00)

40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, to include weekends on a rota basis

Temperature-controlled (-23°C to 4°C) environment

Pay is based upon your productivity utilising a Standard Hour scheme:

90% performance £15.67 per hour

100% performance £17.08 per hour

110% performance £18.49 per hour

120% performance £19.90 per hour

(all inclusive of £1.80ph Night Shift allowance and £1.18ph Freezer premium. Work conducted outside the freezer as and when required will not feature the premium)

As a Warehouse Operative in Bedford (MK41 7BJ) , you will play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient assembly of customers' orders. We are seeking motivated, friendly, hard-working individuals who thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate assembly of customers' orders
• Picking and loading goods onto cages in a safe and manageable manner
• Adhering to stock rotational procedures
• Performing accurate and efficient duties within other warehouse functions
• Accurate marking and storage of assembled orders awaiting dispatch
• The accurate loading of customer orders onto company vehicles
• Ensuring that drivers’ run-sheets, documentation and vehicle keys are distributed correctly on completion of loading
• The preparation of vehicles prior to loading

Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

• Numerate and literate
• Warehousing and distribution experience
• Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment
• FLT (Reach/VNA) licence, earning an extra £0.60ph premium.

We can offer you:

• Excellent Rates of Pay plus Bonus Opportunity
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• 10% Staff Discount in our SPAR stores
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards (e.g. 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)
• Free Uniform
• Free On-site Car Parking

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

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.

Department

Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

40 hrs p/wk

£15.67 to £19.90 per hour

Company Pension Scheme, Life Cover, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering Opportunities, Savings Scheme