Overview
As a Warehouse Operative in Wakefield, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient assembly of customers' orders. We are seeking motivated, friendly, hard-working individuals who thrive in a dynamic work environment.
Job details
* Department: Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse
* Contract type: Permanent
* Hours: 40 hrs p/wk
* Salary: £13.07 p/h (+ up to 20% bonus opportunity)
Responsibilities
* Accurate assembly of customers' orders
* Picking and loading goods onto cages and pallets 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
Key knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications
* Essential
o Numerate and literate
o Warehousing and distribution experience
o Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment
* Desirable
o FLT (Reach) licence, earning an extra £0.60ph 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
* Full Uniform
* Free Onsite 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
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.
About the employer: 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 into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion.
Benefits
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Insurance
* Staff Discount
* Long Service Awards
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Employee Volunteering Opportunities
* Savings Scheme
Closing date
Closing date for applications: 8th November, 2025
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