Warehouse Operative (Fresh Foods)

A.F.Blakemore & Son Ltd; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Maternity/Paternity leave

Staff discount

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Blakemore Trade Partners in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our busy team at Hilton Cross, Featherstone. The role is a permanent, 40-hour week with overtime available, and you will ensure that general warehouse tasks are carried out efficiently and safely.

You will need warehouse experience, VNA forklift experience, and the ability to pass a D&A test. We provide PPE and a strong benefits package in a fast-paced convenience store environment.

Qualifications

• Warehouse experience required.
• VNA forklift experience required.
• Must be able to pass a D&A test.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to stock rotation at all times.
• Accurately assemble and mark up customer orders.
• Follow food safety HACCP procedures to prevent contamination.
• Record all critical control points throughout HACCP.
• Prevent unauthorised access within the department.
• Maintain general cleanliness per schedules.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and used correctly.

Skills

Warehouse experience

VNA forklift experience

D&A test passability

Job description

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

Warehouse Experience

V10 VNA Experience

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.

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

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.

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


• 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


• 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


• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension 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

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