Warehouse Operative

We are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join us in our Fareham site.

Working in our distribution centres means fast paced environments, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to think quickly and work as part of a team to ensure orders are picked accurately and on time with seamless delivery to our customers.

This role is working any 5 days from 7, usually Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday primarily in our chilled chamber.

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

Picking and packing customers orders, using a hand‑held terminal to understand pick expectation.

Receiving, storing and stacking appropriately.

Working with the best integrity to fulfil all stock requirements and needs.

Maintaining a clean and safe environment with health, safety, legal always top of mind.

We have LLOP's and FLT's in operation on our sites, and successful individuals will be given the opportunity to be trained on these in certain areas of the DC's.

Our distribution centres typically have ambient, chilled and freezer sections; preferences will be discussed within the process in more detail.

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, organised, and enthusiastic approach.

While proven experience in a warehouse environment would be preferred, 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.

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, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 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  short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

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

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.