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Martin Birchall (Hiring Manager - Warehouse Manager - Days)
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About the role

Warehouse Operative - Days (WMS - Warehouse Management Systems)

Location: Bidfood, Unit 7, Imperial Way, Worton Grange, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0TG
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday
Shift times: 06:30 to 15:00
Salary: £34,510.11

Where could your journey take you?

Every successful delivery starts in our warehouse.

While our drivers are the face of Bidfood on the road, it's our Warehouse Operatives who make sure every order is picked accurately, loaded safely and ready to leave on time. Without you, our journey simply wouldn't happen.

If you enjoy staying active, take pride in a job well done and want to be part of a team that keeps things moving, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Make our journey your journey and help us deliver great service to customers across the UK.

Play an important part in our journey

As a Warehouse Operative WMS (Warehouse Management Systems), you'll work across our ambient warehouse environments, helping to create the correct size pick locations to hold the correct stock levels to for fill orders for the hub and spoke operation reducing the dropdowns, locating new lines when they arrive and monitor the sales to ensure correct stock levels. 

You will review and monitor the daily drop downs from the Midshift and ensure any high level drops are reviewed and moved to hold the correct stock levels.  You will manage and produce the daily reports for the teams to monitor the negative pick locations, drop analysis reports and keep pick location labels up to date, A reach truck or FLT licence is desired but not essential, but good knowledge of Microsoft excel is needed.  

Working as part of a supportive and hardworking team, you'll play a key role in ensuring products are in the right place at the right time, so our drivers can leave on schedule and our customers receive the service they expect.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where no two days are the same. If you like to stay busy and want to make a real difference behind the scenes, you'll fit right in.

What you'll be doing

  • Relaying the Warehouse layout.
  • Locate new lines.
  • Monitoring and reviewing the drop data to ensure pick locations are the correct size.
  • Complete bulk visual bulk checks
  • Organising and storing products safely and correctly
  • Using warehouse equipment safely, with full training provided
  • Moving stock using power pallet trucks and in some cases forklifts
  • Supporting colleagues to keep the warehouse running smoothly
  • Helping ensure drivers leave on schedule with complete and accurate orders

What we're looking for

  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Great teamwork and communication skills
  • Good attention to detail
  • A commitment to delivering excellent service
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Warehouse experience is helpful, but not essential
  • A good level of physical fitness, as this is an active role involving regular movement and manual handling

Why join us?

At Bidfood, we know that great businesses are built by great people. That's why we're committed to supporting your development and helping you build a rewarding career.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your warehouse skills, gain new qualifications or progress into other opportunities across the business, we'll support you every step of the way.

Ready to take the next step in your journey? Apply today and make our journey your journey.

About us

Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.
 
A journey that gives back
 
We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.
 
The essentials
  • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
  • A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
  • Life cover that you can increase.
  • Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
  • A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.
The extras
  • Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
  • Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
  • Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.
 
We want everyone to join our journey
 
We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are!

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