Warehouse Operative HRT Driver Weekend shift

Booker; St Helens; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler in St Helens is seeking warehouse operatives to join their team on a permanent contract. The role involves operating High Reach Trucks and ensuring goods are received and loaded correctly. Ideal candidates are hardworking, flexible, and motivated, with proven experience being advantageous. This role offers competitive pay, generous benefits including discounts, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discounts at Tesco after 3 months

Free health checks

Pension plan with contribution matching

Life assurance coverage

Holiday package

Qualifications

• Experienced HRT (High Reach Truck) drivers with current D1 or D2 licences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and organized with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Receive, pick and load goods correctly according to safety standards.
• Operate manual and mechanical handling equipment safely.
• Conduct daily pre-equipment checks and report faults.

Skills

Flexibility

Hardworking

Teamwork

Tools

High Reach Truck

Job description

Booker

• Hallwood Ave, Haydock ind. Estate off Millfield Lane ST HELENS
• Apply by 23-May-2025 About the role

An opportunity has arisen for warehouse operatives to join Booker on a permanent contract with 16 week probationary period. Colleagues will be required to work an average of 38 hours per week.

We are currently looking for experienced HRT (High Reach Truck) drivers with current D1 or D2 licences.

The available rota is :

• Sunday 06.00-18.00 (12hours)
• Monday 06.00-14.00 (8 hours)
• Tuesday 06.00-14.00 (RO)
• Wednesday 06.00-14.00 (RO)
• Thursday 06.00-16.00 (10hours)
• Friday 06.00-14.00 (8 hours)
• Saturday 06.00-18.00 (12hours)

What is in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits :

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24 / 7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

You will be responsible for

• To receive, pick and load goods correctly in accordance with safe standards of work instructions
• To operate all manual and mechanical handling equipment correctly and safely to avoid damage to goods, property or people.
• Daily pre-equipment checks before use, reporting any faults immediately to a manager.
• Report dangerous stacking, racking damage, obstructions and any other danger or irregularities immediately to a manager.
• Assist in the issue of any paperwork, documentation as required.
• Action re-coup of damaged stock as requested by manager.
• Undergo any training when required by the Company.
• Any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business.

You will need

Experienced HRT (High Reach Truck) drivers with current D1 or D2 licences.

As a warehouse operative, being flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment is essential. You should be hardworking, able to work to set deadlines, and have a professional, positive, organized, and enthusiastic approach. While proven experience in a warehouse environment would be advantageous, it is not essential. You should be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Remember, the key to success is being self-motivated.

This is a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Warehouse Operative. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and brilliant opportunities to grow within Booker. If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, apply and we will be in contact with you!

Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test.

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.