Chilled Warehouse FLT driver Days

Warehouse Operative / FLT Reach Driver position in Willenhall (WV13 2JP) within a chilled environment.

About the role

You will play a crucial role in accurate and efficient replenishment, ferrying, and bulk storage control within the depot. When FLT activities are not required, you will undertake normal Warehouse Operative activities such as assembling and loading customers' orders.

We are seeking motivated, friendly, hard-working individuals who thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and systematic replenishment of picking fixtures
• Efficient use of bulk storage space
• Accurate labelling / re-labelling of all bulk storage pallets
• Adhering to stock rotational procedures
• Transfer of bulk stock from the goods inwards area into correct picking fixture / bulk storage area
• Accurate recording of all stock movements onto the bulk storage systems (SMS) or onto supplementary manual bulk storage documents
• Accurate assembly of customers' orders
• Picking and loading goods onto cages in a safe and manageable manner
• 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
• Preparation of vehicles prior to loading

Requirements

• In-date Reach truck licence
• Minimum of 12 months experience
• Warehousing and distribution experience
• Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment

Benefits

• Excellent rates of pay (£13.57 per standard hour) plus £0.63 FLT allowance
• Bonus opportunity
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to payslips and rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• 10% staff discount in SPAR stores
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x annual salary and 6 x annual salary with Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Extra holidays – purchase scheme
• Cycle to work – bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards (e.g., 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)
• Free uniform
• Free on-site car parking

Pay

£13.57 per standard hour plus £0.63 per hour FLT allowance.

Schedule

Alternating shifts: 0600–1400 / 1400–2200.

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 part of a global brand.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer 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.