Goods-In Operative AM Shift - Chilled Environment (Bedford)

Blakemore Logistics

Goods-In Operative AM Shift - Chilled Environment (Bedford)

£33654

Blakemore Logistics, Bedford

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 31033ec129fa422fbef2f134cf12461a

Full Job Description

  • Accurate / efficient receipt of deliveries in accordance with the delivery schedule

  • Accurate loading / receipt of company stock transfers and bulk / export customers

  • Accurate processing of all goods receipt documentation

    This is an exciting opportunity to join A.F. Blakemore in their new, purpose built multi temperature depot in Bedford. We are looking for experienced Goods Inwards Operatives within a Warehouse operation, who are motivated, friendly, hard-working and passionate. The purpose of the job is the accurate receipt of goods into the depot., + Goods Inwards Experience

  • + Numerate and literate
    + Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment, + Warehousing and distribution experience
    + FLT (CB/Reach/VNA) licence
    + BRCGC experience

    A.F. Blakemore's new Bedford depot is the largest investment made by the family run company. Boasting a size of 160,000sq feet, multi temperature, serving the companies large customer base, built with innovation and the future in mind. Sustainability has always been a focus for the company, and the Bedford depot is no different, solar panels and rainwater harvesting along with supporting staff to enable them to cycle to work.

    We love team players here at A.F. Blakemore, we are committed to providing our people the technical and personal skills to progress their careers.

    You will be joining a forward-thinking family-owned business which began life in 1917, growing from humble beginnings into a company that owns 280 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,500 people with a turnover of £1.13 billion. A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is the 60th largest privately owned business in the UK. We are committed to developing a loyal and dedicated workforce that is focused upon excellent customer service and behaving with honesty and integrity.

    If you have the desire to work, with drive and determination, then this could be the role for you!

    Goods Inwards Operatives working 06:00 - 14:00, 5 days out of 7. Must be able to work weekends. Work will primarily be conducted in a chilled (4°C) environment, however you may be asked to receive goods into the freezer for shorter durations.

    £13.48 per Standard Hour (opportunity for pay ranges from £12.13ph to £16.18ph, dependant on goods in group performance).

    Additional £0.57ph for Counterbalance/Reach certified colleagues.,
  • Excellent Rates of Pay plus Bonus Opportunity

  • Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'

  • 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal

  • 10% Staff Discount in our SPAR stores

  • Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme

  • 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