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Warehouse Operative (07:00 - 17:00)
40 hours per week, 4 days out of 7, to include weekends on a rota basis
Temperature-controlled (4°C) environment
Pay Rates:
* 90% performance: £12.69 per hour
* 100% performance: £14.10 per hour
* 110% performance: £15.51 per hour
* 120% performance: £16.92 per hour
* Additional £0.60 per hour if Reach Certified
As a Warehouse Operative in Bedford (MK41 7BJ), you will play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient assembly of customers' orders. We seek motivated, friendly, and hardworking individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Accurate assembly of customers' orders
* Picking and loading goods onto cages safely and manageably
* Adhering to stock rotation procedures
* Performing duties within other warehouse functions efficiently
* Marking and storing assembled orders accurately for dispatch
* Loading customer orders onto company vehicles correctly
* Distributing drivers’ run-sheets, documentation, and vehicle keys upon loading completion
* Preparing vehicles prior to loading
Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
Essential:
* Numerate and literate
* Experience in warehousing and distribution
* Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment
Desirable:
* FLT (Reach) licence, earning an extra £0.60/hr premium
What’s in it for you?
* Excellent benefits including holiday, maternity, and paternity leave and pay exceeding statutory entitlements
* Opportunities to develop skills in a supportive, diverse culture
* Outstanding training and development
* Hands-on experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
* Generous staff discount (excluding alcohol and cigarettes)
* Proactive promotion of internal candidates
* Full uniform provided
* Free onsite parking
* Early access to pay through ‘EarlyPay’
* Access to payslips and rotas via HR/Payroll portal 24/7
* Wellbeing support including emotional, legal, and financial advice
* Company pension scheme and NEST
* Company life insurance (1x annual salary, 6x with pension)
* Extra holidays purchase scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Long service awards
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is a leading UK privately owned company, established in 1917, now owning 260 SPAR stores and employing over 7,000 staff with a turnover of £1.3 billion. We are committed to innovation and creating a diverse, inclusive workplace.
Inclusive Environment: As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet minimum criteria.
Department
Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
40 hours/week
Salary
£14.10 per hour
Benefits
Company pension, life cover, staff discount, long service awards, cycle to work, volunteering opportunities, savings scheme
Closing Date for Applications
29th May 2025
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