Loading Bay Operative (Nights)
£13.57 per standard hour (performance related) & £1.57 per hour nightshift allowance
Nightshift 22:00pm – 06:00am Sunday, Friday, Saturday
24 hours per week
Job purpose
The accurate and efficient assembly of customer orders, replenishment, ferrying and bulk storage control within the depot.
Key Accountabilities
1. The accurate loading of customer orders onto company vehicles
2. Ensuring that drivers’ run-sheets, documentation and vehicle keys are distributed correctly on completion of loading
3. The preparation of vehicles prior to loading
Generic Responsibilities
4. Behave within the principles of the company’s values at all times
5. Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
6. Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
7. Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities in line with the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy
8. Comply with all other policy and legal requirements in relation to the role
Key knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required
Essential
9. Numerate and literate
Desirable
10. Reach/counterbalance FLT licence
11. Full Driving licence
12. Warehousing and distribution experience
What's in it for you?
Excellent benefits package including:
13. Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
14. Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
15. Outstanding Training & Development
16. Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
17. Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
18. Proactive promotion of internal candidates
19. Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
20. 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
21. Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
22. Company Pension Scheme
23. NEST pension scheme
24. Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
25. Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
26. Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
27. 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 5,000 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 243 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.