Warehouse Operative Chilled

Warehouse Operative role based in Willenhall, working a 4-over-7-days rolling shift pattern. Hours are typically 0800–1800, with 12-hour shifts when required.

About the role

As a Warehouse Operative, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient replenishment, ferrying, and bulk storage control within the Willenhall depot. You will undertake normal warehouse activities such as the assembly and/or loading of customers' orders.

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

Responsibilities

• Accurate assembly of customer orders
• Loading goods onto cages and/or packing goods into crates in a safe, stable, and manageable manner
• Accurate marking and storage of assembled orders awaiting dispatch
• Driving of machinery in a warehouse-controlled environment
• Behave within the principles of the company’s values at all times
• Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities in line with the Company Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy
• Comply with all other policy and legal requirements in relation to the role

Requirements

• Numerate and literate

Qualifications

Desirable but not essential:

• Full Driving licence
• Reach/counterbalance FLT licence
• Warehousing and distribution experience
• NVQ2 Storage and Warehousing (training is provided if not held)

Benefits

• £13.57 per standard hour (performance-related)
• Holiday, maternity, and paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Outstanding training and development in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Hands-on experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Generous staff discount in all SPAR stores (excluding alcohol and cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
• 24/7 access to 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× annual salary and 6× annual salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Extra holidays – purchase scheme
• Cycle to work – bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Free on-site parking

Pay

£13.57 per standard hour (performance-related).

Schedule

• 4-over-7-days rolling shift pattern
• Typical working hours: 0800–1800 (12-hour shifts when required)

Location: Willenhall

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK, with a history dating back to 1917. The company owns 243 SPAR convenience stores, employs over 5,000 people, and has a turnover of £1.3 billion. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.