Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver, Night Shift

Overview

As a Warehouse Operative/FLT Driver in Bedford (MK41 7BJ), you will play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient replenishment, ferrying, and bulk storage control within the depot. You will also, when FLT activities are not required, undertake normal Warehouse Operative activities such as the assembly and/or loading of customers' orders. Blakemore Logistics is seeking motivated, friendly, hard-working individuals who thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate and systematic replenishment of picking fixtures
• The 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
• The preparation of vehicles prior to loading

Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Qualifications Required:

• Essential: FLT (Reach/VNA) licence Warehousing and distribution experience Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment
• Desirable: Ability to work in a freezer environment, earning an extra £1.12ph premium.

Benefits:

• 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 Blakemore Logistics's 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

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer Blakemore Logistics is dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. Blakemore Logistics offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.