A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest and most forward thinking family-owned businesses in the UK. The company began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store, and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now employs more than 8,200 people with a turnover of £1.3 billion.

Food and drink have always been the lifeblood of A.F. Blakemore and the business now entails retail, trade-partners, wholesale, distribution, foodservice, and shop fitting operations amongst its divisions. 

A.F. Blakemore is the largest division of SPAR UK, owning 298 SPAR stores and serving 950 in total across England and Wales. The company is also the largest member of the Landmark Wholesale (Cash & Carry) group and a significant supplier to the independent grocery sector across the UK.

A.F. Blakemore has always been committed to developing a loyal and dedicated workforce that is focused upon excellent customer service and behaving with honesty and integrity. The company has always strived to build partnerships with suppliers and trade partners while never underestimating the role that it plays within the communities it serves.

Underpinning everything that A.F. Blakemore does is the company’s values statement, the Blakemore Way. This highlights what A.F. Blakemore stands for and the way that the company has always done and will continue to do business.

Driving Licence would be preferred but not essential - due to potential shunter aspect of role

Job Purpose:

• To accurate and efficient assembly of customer orders, replenishment, ferrying and bulk storage control within the depot

Key Tasks/Responsibilities:

• Accurate assembly of customer orders
• Loading goods onto cages and packing goods into crates in a safe, stable and manageable manner
• Accurate input of weighted items
• Accurate marking and storage of assembled orders awaiting despatch

Financial Responsibilities:

• None

Key Job Info:

• May be required to work evenings and weekends
• Role could involve heavy lifting, exposure to temperature extremes and prolonged standing

Generic Responsibilities:

• Behave within the principals of the company’s values at all times
• Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
• Comply with all legislative requirements as well as all company policies, procedures and processes

Education / Qualifications / Licences

• Basic level of education (numeracy and literacy)
• NVQ 2 Storage and Warehousing preferred but not essential
• Driving Licence preferred

Skills / Abilities / Knowledge / Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role desirable
• Awareness of ambient, freezer and chilled functions essential
• Reliably follows instructions and procedures
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships
• Keen and enthusiastic approach to working both in a team and independently
• Ability to produce accurate work within agreed timescales

Behaviour / Attitude

• Customer focussed and understands the importance of this to the business
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and upholds the company values and principles
• Shows a commitment to ongoing personal development and training, always striving to improve
• Positive attitude and flexibility in covering other roles in the department