Position Overview & Specifications

Warehouse Assemblers (Ambient Nights) 10pm- 6am, Mon-Fri / Sun-Thurs rotating

Job purpose

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

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

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 stocktaking 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

What's in it for you?

- Free On-site Car Parking
- Excellent benefits package including:
  - Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
  - Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
  - Outstanding Training & Development
  - Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
  - Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
  - Proactive promotion of internal candidates
  - Paid Breaks
  - Free Tea & Coffee
  - Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
  - 24/7 access to your 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 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
  - Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
  - Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
  - Long Service Awards