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Warehouse Operative (Night) - Bedford Depot
Night Shift - 10pm-6am
40 hours per week on a 5 out of 7 day rota (including weekends)
Temperature-controlled (4°C) environment
90% performance £15.03 per hour
100% performance £16.49 per hour
110% performance £17.95 per hour
120% performance £19.41 per hour
All inclusive of £1.89ph Night Shift Allowance
We are currently seeking motivated and hardworking individuals to join our team as Warehouse Operatives at our Bedford Depot. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in ensuring the accurate and efficient assembly of customer orders.
Key Responsibilities:
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Accurately assemble customer orders
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Pick and load goods onto cages safely
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Input weighted items correctly
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Follow stock rotation procedures
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Perform various warehouse duties with precision and efficiency
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Properly mark and store assembled orders for dispatch
Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required
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Essential
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Numerate and literate
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Warehousing and distribution experience
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Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment
Desirable-
Ability to work in a freezer environment, earning an extra £1.18ph premium.
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FLT (Reach/VNA) licence, earning an extra £0.60ph premium.
What We Offer:
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Competitive benefits package including holiday, maternity, and paternity leave above statutory requirements
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Career development opportunities in a diverse and supportive environment
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Extensive training and development programs
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Paid breaks
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Early access to wages through 'EarlyPay'
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24/7 access to payslips and rotas via HR/payroll portal
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Wellbeing support, including counselling, financial advice, and legal assistance
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Company pension scheme (NEST)
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Life insurance: 1x annual salary or 6x annual salary with company pension scheme
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Extra holidays through purchase scheme
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Cycle-to-work scheme
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Long service awards
About Us:
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, a family-owned business established in 1917, has grown into one of the UK's largest privately-owned companies. With over 260 SPAR convenience stores and more than 5,000 employees, our business is built on a passion for food and drink, with divisions in retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. We're constantly innovating to stay ahead in the convenience retail industry.
An Inclusive Workplace:
We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace for everyone. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the role’s minimum criteria.
