Warehouse Operative/Loader Wakefield Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse

A.F. Blakemore Group; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Life Cover

Staff Discount

Long Service Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Volunteering Opportunities

Savings Scheme

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd in Wakefield is seeking Warehouse Operatives to pick, pack and check goods to ensure accurate orders for customers.

The role covers loading, stock rotation and general warehouse duties in a fast-paced environment. You will work 40 hours per week on site, with a starting rate of £16.09 per standard hour, plus a benefits package including pension, life cover, staff discount, cycle to work, and more.

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate required.
• Experience in warehousing and distribution preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Accurate assembly of customers' orders
• Picking and loading goods onto cages and pallets safely
• Adhering to stock rotation procedures
• Performing duties within other warehouse functions
• Accurate marking and storage of assembled orders awaiting dispatch
• Loading customer orders onto company vehicles
• Distributing drivers’ run-sheets, documentation and keys on completion of loading
• Preparing vehicles prior to loading

Skills

Numerate and literate

Warehousing and distribution

Ability to work in a cold environment

Job description

We are looking for Warehouse Operatives, who are motivated, friendly, hard-working and enthusiastic. The purpose of the job is picking and packing or checking goods to ensure the accurate and efficient assembly of customers' orders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate assembly of customers' orders
• Picking and loading goods onto cages and pallets 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

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
• Full Uniform
• Free Onsite Parking
• 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

About us:

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 6,000 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 circa 300 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.

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

£16.09 Per Standard Hour (Performance related)

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