Warehouse Operative (Fresh Foods)

Blakemore Trade Partners; Hilton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Staff Discount

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is hiring a Warehouse Operative to join our Fresh Foods team. The role is based at Hilton Cross, Featherstone, with permanent 40-hour weeks and overtime available. You will handle general warehouse tasks, stock rotation, and order assembly in a busy, high-volume environment.

Qualified candidates will have warehouse experience, be able to pass a D&A test, and preferably have V10 VNA experience. All PPE and equipment are provided, with a strong benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience required.
• Manual handling competency required.
• Able to pass a D&A test is essential.
• V10 VNA experience desirable for the role.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to stock rotational procedures.
• Accurate assembly/marking up of customer orders.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and food safety standards.
• Keep department clean and safe, reporting any faults.
• Support line management with additional duties as required.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

Manual Handling

D&A Test

V10 VNA Experience

Tools

V10 VNA

Job description

Warehouse Operative - Fresh Foods - Wolverhampton

Monday-Friday 7am-3pm or Sunday-Thursday 10am-6pm

Warehouse Experience

Manual Handling

Able to pass a D&A Test
We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join our busy team at our BRC-accredited production and storage facility at

Hilton Cross, Featherstone.
In return, you will receive an excellent employment package. These are permanent 40-hour-per-week positions and overtime is readily available. All PPE and equipment will be provided.

Role overview
Warehouse Operative - Fresh Foods - Wolverhampton
Monday-Friday 7am-3pm or Sunday-Thursday 10am-6pm
Warehouse Experience
V10 VNA Experience
Manual Handling
Able to pass a D&A Test
We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join our busy team at our BRC-accredited production and storage facility at Hilton Cross, Featherstone.
In return, you will receive an excellent employment package. These are permanent 40-hour-per-week positions and overtime is readily available. All PPE and equipment will be provided.

The purpose of this role is ensuring that general warehouse tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively

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 5,000 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 243 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.

Key Accountabilities

• Adherence to stock rotational procedures at all times
• The accurate assembly / marking up of customer orders
• Adherence to safe operating practices in accordance with food safety systems in order to prevent contamination / spoilage of product
• Accurate completion/recording of all critical control points at all stages of the HACCP system
• Control of unauthorised personnel within the department
• Maintaining the highest level of general cleanliness in accordance with departmental cleaning schedules
• Ensuring that all equipment, fixtures and fittings are maintained in good working order and are used in the approved manner.
• Any other duties as requested by line management

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
• Gain hands‑on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Paid Breaks
• Free Tea & Coffee
• 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

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

Fresh Foods

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

40hrs per week

Salary

£13.69

Benefits

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

Closing date for applications

12th November, 2026