Booker • Salmon Fields, Oldham • Apply by 02-May-2025 About the role
We operate the UK’s ONLY flexible multi-temp, shared customer delivery logistics network. We buy, warehouse, pick and distribute products to the nation’s best loved food and drink brands every single day and provide the best experience to our customers.
We are looking for Warehouse Operative to join our team with a real can-do attitude who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service and willing to go the extra mile for our customers.
1. Are you enthusiastic, committed & driven to achieve effective results and reach all targets?
2. Do you take pride in your work and look at ways to improve not only your own performance but that of the team and business as a whole?
3. Do you have previous experience working in a fast-paced warehouse?
4. Are you flexible in working a 5-day rolling rota shift pattern where you are contracted to work weekends and Bank/Public holidays?
If you have answered yes to all the above and want to be part of the BEST team, then we may have the perfect role for you.
As a Warehouse Team Member, the role is not just about picking the right products for delivery, but ensuring our customers get the best service and all products are received in immaculate condition.
Working Hours:
40 hours per week which may include Saturdays and public holidays.
Potential Overtime available.
What is in it for you
The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!
5. 10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
6. 20% discount on F&F Clothing
7. 10% discount at Tesco Café
8. 10% Booker discount
9. Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
10. 25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
11. Contributory Pension.
12. Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
13. An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
14. A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata
You will be responsible for
15. The accurate picking and dispatch of goods using voice technology
16. Checking quality, shelf life and ensuring packaging is robust in preparation for delivery
17. Ensuring all products are assembled and methodically stacked to the highest standard for our clients.
18. Working with all team members to ensure that corporate goals and operational KPI’s are consistently achieved and maintained
19. Compliance at all times with relevant legislation involved in Food Safety and Food Hygiene
20. Health and Safety and reporting procedures relevant to your role
21. Consistently operating a clean as you go principle
22. Full cooperation with other departments/depots to ensure maximum efficiencies are met
23. Always maintaining a professional and polite attitude
24. Playing your part in ensuring audits are passed by adhering to all process and procedures applicable to your role
25. Undertake any other duties that may from time to time prove necessary
You will need
Health & Safety is vital within this role therefore you will be expected to comply with all requirements of the Health and Safety policy and procedure including safety checks of all equipment before use and wearing Personal Protective Equipment. Safety starts with you!
We look forward to you joining the BEST team!
About us
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.