Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative (07:00 - 17:00 OR 10:00 - 20:00)

Location:

Bedford (MK41 7BJ
)

Shift: 40 hours per week, 4 days out of 7, including weekends. Temperature‑controlled (4°C) environment.

Pay:

• 90% performance: £13.14 per hour
• 100% performance: £14.60 per hour
• 110% performance: £16.06 per hour
• 120% performance: £17.52 per hour
• Additional £0.60 per hour if Reach Certified

• Accurate assembly of customers' orders.
• Picking and loading goods onto cages and pallets safely.
• Adhering to stock rotation procedures.
• Performing duties in other warehouse functions as required.
• Marking and storing assembled orders awaiting dispatch.
• Loading customer orders onto company vehicles.
• Ensuring drivers’ run-sheets, documentation and vehicle keys are distributed upon completion of loading.
• Preparing vehicles prior to loading.

• Essential:
  • Numeracy and literacy.
  • Warehousing and distribution experience.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment.
• Desirable:
  • FLT (Reach) licence, earning an extra £0.60 per hour premium.

• Holiday, maternity and paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements.
• Training & development opportunities.
• Hands‑on experience in a high volume, fast‑paced convenience store.
• Generous staff discount in all SPAR stores (excluding alcohol & cigarettes).
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates.
• Full uniform and free onsite parking.
• Early access to pay via Early Pay.
• 24/7 access to payslips and rosters via HR/Payroll portal.
• Wellbeing support (emotional support, counselling, legal & financial advice).
• Company pension scheme and NEST pension scheme.
• Company life insurance (1× annual salary; 6× annual salary if company pension scheme).
• Extra holidays purchase scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Long service awards.

Contract type:
Permanent

Hours:

40 hours per week

Standard salary: £14.60 per standard hour

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Closing date for applications: 19 April 2026