Warehouse Operative Days

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for rotating shifts warehouse operatives to join Booker on a permanent contract with 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 in-house training and support to equip you with the skills necessary to conduct your role.

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.  

Site Incentive Scheme

Our colleagues also participate in the site incentive scheme which is related to an individuals performance. 

The 4 week rotating shift pattern available is:

Week 1:     Monday to Friday         14.00pm - 22.00pm

Week 2:     Monday to Friday          06.00am - 14.00pm

Week 3:     Sunday to Thursday     14.00pm - 22.00pm

Week 4:     Sunday to Thursday      06.00am - 14.00pm

Weekend Working pattern available:

Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday. 38 hour and 40 hour patterns available.

What is 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

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 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

You will need

Numeracy and literacy

Experience within warehouse chambers preferred, but not essential.

Experience operating High reach or Fork lift trucks is preferred, but not essential. All suitable candidates will be offered training after pro