Warehouse Operative

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

Successful applicants will be required to work 40 hours per week, with overtime opportunities in line with the Working Time Directive.

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.

The 4 week rotating shift pattern available is:

• Week 1:
  Monday to Friday 14:00 – 22:00
• Week 2:
  Monday to Friday 06:00 – 14:00
• Week 3:
  Sunday to Thursday 14:00 – 22:00
• Week 4:
  Sunday to Thursday 06:00 – 14:00

Weekend Working pattern available:
Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday. 38 hour and 40 hour patterns available.

• To 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 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

• Numeracy and literacy
• Experience with in warehouse chambers preferred but not essential
• Experience operating high reach or forklift trucks preferred but not essential; all suitable candidates will be offered training after probationary period
• 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

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.