Warehouse Operative - Chill Department

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Chilled department, for warehouse operatives to join Booker on a permanent contract with an initial 16 week probationary period. 

You will be required to work in our temperature controlled environment at a constant temperature of between 010C and 050C

Colleagues will be required to work an average of 40 hours per week.

The successful candidates will be required to work: 

06:00 till 16:00 - - - Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

You will receive the current, Hourly, basic rate of pay, plus shift premium, which is calculated on the basic hours that are worked between the following bands: 

18.00 - 23.59 hours         15%

00.00 - 05.59 hours         25%

Saturday and Sunday      20%

Hours worked between 06.00 and 17.59 are classed as day shift and attract no premium. 

Shift premium is not paid on any overtime hours.  

You will also participate in the site incentive scheme which is related to an individuals performance. 

Main Responsibilities

To receive, pick and load goods correctly, within a temperature controlled environment, in accordance with safe standards of work instructions

To operate all manual and mechanical handling equipment correctly and safely to avoid damage to goods, property or people

Daily pre-equipment checks before use, reporting any faults immediately to a manager

Report dangerous stacking, racking damage, obstructions and any other danger or irregularities immediately to a manager

Assist in the counting of stock as required

Assist in the issue of any paperwork, documentation as required

Action re-coup of damaged stock as requested by manager

Undergo any training when required by the Company

Any other duties as and when necessary to meet the varying demands of the business

You will need

Numeracy and literacy

Experience within warehouse chambers preferred

Handle goods carefully and comply with safety regulations

Ensure goods are not damaged through mis-handling or faulty storing or stacking

Flexible and versatile

Able to produce quality standard of work

**Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test**

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package