Warehouse Operative Nights

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

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for nightshift warehouse operatives to join Booker on a permanent contract with a 16 week probationary period. 

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

The successful candidates will be required to work: 

Nightshift 22.00pm-06.00am, Sunday to Thursday/Monday to Friday

You will receive shift premiums, which are 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. 

You will be responsible for

To receive, pick and load goods correctly 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 issue of any paperwork, documentation as required

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

As a warehouse operative, being flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment is essential. You should be hardworking, able to work to set deadlines, and have a professional, positive, organized, and enthusiastic approach. While proven experience in a warehouse environment would be advantageous, it is not essential. You should be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Remember, the key to success is being self-motivated.

This is a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Warehouse Operative. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and brilliant opportunities to grow within Booker. If you are a motivated individual with a strong work ethic, apply and we will be in contact with you!

 Key Points:

Numeracy and literacy

Experience within warehouse chambers would be advantageous, but is not essential.

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**

About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.  We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*