Chilled Warehouse FLT driver Days

Warehouse Operative / FLT Reach Driver role based 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 the assembly and/or loading of customers' orders. We seek motivated, friendly, and 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

Pay

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

Schedule

Alternating shifts: 0600–1400 / 1400–2200.

Benefits

• 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× annual salary and 6× 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

About Us

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is a family-run business that began in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small grocery store. Today, we employ over 5,000 people and generate a turnover of £1.2 billion. We operate 243 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. As part of the global SPAR brand—with over 13,800 stores in 48 countries—we combine the strength of an international chain with the values of a family business.