Warehouse Operative Order Picker (Nights)

£12.75 (+ £1.95p/h night allowance) 10pm-6am 

5 nights out of 7 

Job purpose 

The accurate and efficient assembly of customer orders, replenishment, ferrying and bulk storage control within the depot. 

Key Accountabilities

• Receipt of deliveries in accordance with delivery schedules
• Safe storage of stock within the warehouse facility
• Accurate processing and assembly of customer orders
• Report stock shortages to all stakeholders in a timely and efficient manner
• Conducting stock taking activity in accordance with planned schedules
• Safe, accurate loading and unloading of commercial vehicles in accordance with client service schedules
• Report vehicle defects to line manager
• Ensure forklift trucks are maintained and repaired to agreed service schedules
• Responsible for depot housekeeping and other warehousing functions 

Generic Responsibilities

• 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

Key knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required 

Essential

• Numerate and literate

Desirable but not essential

• Warehousing and distribution 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. 

You will be joining a forward-thinking family-owned business which began life in 1917, growing from humble beginnings into a company that owns 245 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 5,000 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.  

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.

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

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