Warehouse Clerk

In the Booker Distribution centres, the purpose of the warehouse is to receive and store goods, and this predominantly consists of food, beverage and household items.  The orders are picked by our warehouse operatives who work to safety standards.  These are transitioned to our Transport department who will distribute to our customers.  This is a fast moving consumer goods environment.

We are currently looking for a Warehouse Clerk working in the Chill / Freezer area of the warehouse, a self-motivated person who loves to get stuck in with the team tasks and be relied upon to follow instructions and meet deadlines. As a Warehouse Clerk, you will be responsible for the day-to-day clerical administration of the Chill operation. This role engages with all levels of staff, working with management, warehouse operatives, drivers and supply chain to ensure the fulfilment of the orders are successfully complete so this work is time constraint and you must have the ability to work under pressure.

You will report to the Senior Clerk on the shift and contribute to the Department’s success by ensuring KPI’s are continually met.

This is a permanent role working any 5 days over 7 (rotating shift between 05.00am to 20.00hrs) so there will be Saturday or Sunday working dependent on rotas. Sunday hours are paid at a premium rate.

Working hours will be discussed at interview but will be between those stated above, however, some flexibility will be required to meet the needs of the business.

Please note that all candidates will have to undertake a drug and alcohol test as part of the pre-employment tests.

We do not accept applications from candidates residing outside of UK and must be living within a commutable distance.

  • Uploading all relevant information on the system from the days shift
  • Working closely with team to ensure loading and unloading is prioritised
  • Deal with back picks
  • Handling all licence plate enquiries
  • Allocating trailers to bays
  • Good organisational skills, including prioritising work-load.
  • Good computer working and knowledge skills working with Microsoft Office programmes.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Good numeracy and keyboard skills.
  • Strong administration skills are required with good communication skills, this role relies heavily on being able to communicate with several different people groups.
  • Be fluent in good spoken and written English language.
  • Keen eye for detail.
  • Good time and attendance.
  • Be able to work as part of a team.
  • Some training will be provided to help you to integrate into the department.
  • Previous experience in a Warehouse Department would be advantageous

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 at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers; some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed Leader and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note

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.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk

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