Job Description

About the role
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!
Operatives will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working any five from seven days on a variety of shift patterns, so there will be Saturday or Sunday working dependent on rotas. Overtime is regularly available too, but not guaranteed. Days are on a double days shift pattern 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm.
The role involves manual handling of weights up to 25kg and using material handling equipment such as low level order pickers, pump/pallet trucks and reach trucks.
**Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test**
We do not accept applications from candidates residing outside of UK and must be living within a commutable distance.
Main Responsibilities
As a member of our warehouse team, you will be responsible for picking, receiving, storing, stacking and despatching our ambient and chilled goods.
Your commitment to safety, efficiency, and effectiveness will be crucial in ensuring our customers receive the best possible service.
You will need

• a flexible approach to their workload
• an ability to work well under pressure
• good organisational skills
• good attention to detail
• good communication skills.

It will also be advantageous to have previous warehouse experience and have a PPT and LLOP licence, though full training will be given.
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 xc2xa350 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend xc2xa350 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.