Warehouse Operative Chilled

Blakemore Trade Partners; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; 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

Free On-Site Parking

Job summary

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is hiring a Warehouse Operative for the Willenhall depot. You will handle the assembly and loading of customer orders, ensure accurate storage and prepared dispatch, and operate warehouse machinery as part of a busy, high-volume environment.

We value numerate and literate candidates, with a full driving licence and warehousing experience being desirable. Training is provided for NVQ2 storage and related tasks.

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate
• Full driving licence desirable
• Warehouse experience preferred
• NVQ2 Storage and Warehousing desirable or training provided

Responsibilities

• Accurate assembly of customer orders
• Loading goods onto cages and packing into crates safely
• Accurate marking and storage of assembled orders awaiting dispatch
• Driving of machinery in a warehouse environment

Skills

Numerate

Literate

Job description

4 over 7 days rolling.

working hours: 0800 - 1800 (12 hours when required)

Warehouse Experience- Loading And Picking.

£13.57 per standard hour.

Warehouse Operative, Willenhall.

As a Warehouse Operative, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient replenishment, ferrying and bulk storage control within the Willenhall depot. You will undertake normal Warehouse Operative activities such as the assembly and/or loading of customers' orders. We are seeking motivated, friendly, hard-working individuals who thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Accurate assembly of customer orders
• Loading goods on to cages and/or packing goods into crates in a safe, stable and manageable manner
• Accurate marking and storage of assembled orders awaiting dispatch
• Driving of machinery in a warehouse controlled environment

Generic Responsibilities

• Behave within the principles of the company’s values at all times
• Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities in line with the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy
• Comply with all other policy and legal requirements in relation to the role

Essential

Key knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required

• Numerate and literate

Desirable but not essential

• Full Driving licence
• Reach/counterbalance FLT licence
• Warehousing and distribution experience
• NVQ2 Storage and Warehousing id desired but not essential as training is provided

What's in it for you?

Excellent Benefits Package Including

• £13.57 Per Standard Hour (performance related)
• 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 Environment
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• 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
• Free On-Site Parking

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.

Location: Willenhall

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

0800 – 1800 ( 12 hours when required )

Salary

Hourly rate £13.57 per standard hour (performance related)

Benefits

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

Closing date for applications

16th November, 2026