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Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver Afternoon Shift
Job Posted: 21 days ago
Salary: £ 32,160/Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bedford
Expire in: 6 days
Job Description
Contract: Permanent
Location: Bedford (MK41 7BJ)
Hours: 40 hours p/w, 5 days out of 7, to include weekends on a rota basis - Afternoon Shift (14:00 - 22:00)
Salary:
90% performance £12.70 per hour
100% performance £14.05 per hour
110% performance £15.40 per hour
120% performance £16.75 per hour
(all inclusive of £0.57ph FLT allowance)
Temperature-controlled (4°C) environment
As a Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver in Bedford (MK41 7BJ), you will play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient replenishment, ferrying and bulk storage control within the depot. You will also, when FLT activities are not required, 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 Responsibilities:
Accurate and systematic replenishment of picking fixtures
The efficient use of bulk storage space
Accurate labelling / re-labelling of all bulk storage pallets
Adhering to stock rotational procedures
Transfer of bulk stock from the goods inwards area into correct picking fixture / bulk storage area
Accurate recording of all stock movements onto the bulk storage systems (SMS) or onto supplementary manual bulk storage document
Accurate assembly of customers' orders
Picking and loading goods onto cages 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
Essential
o FLT (Reach/VNA) licence
o Warehousing and distribution experience
o Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment
Desirable
o Ability to work in a freezer environment, earning an extra £1.12ph premium.
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
Free 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
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
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.
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.
You may also have experience in the following: Warehouse Operative, Forklift Truck Driver, Reach Truck Driver, VNA Driver, FLT Operator, Distribution Operative, Warehouse Picker, Warehouse Loader, Cold Storage Operative, Order Picker, Logistics Operative, Supply Chain Operative, Goods In Operative, Bulk Stock Controller, Freezer Operative, Inventory Operative, Materials Handler, etc.
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