Inbound Logistics Operative

Job ref: 25483 Category: Warehouse

Salary Competitive
Location Dorcas Road Banbury
Contract Type Permanent
Hours 40 hours
Closing Date 13 May, 2025
Business Unit Best Food Logistics

52.0634, -1.3128

Dorcas Road Banbury OX16 4XJ

About the role

Inbound Logistics as a function of the warehouse is responsible for all returned products, equipment, and paperwork. Opportunities are available for Operatives to join the Inbound team.

The prime objectives of the roles are to sort, store, record and return all equipment to the relevant supplier and to unload Backhaul collected on routes.

Main Responsibilities

Emptying all equipment from returning vehicles
Separate, sort and stack individual suppliers’ equipment
Palletise all equipment and dollies and move them to the relevant areas
Empty vehicles of Backhaul and book onto the System using voice.

You will need

Ideally the candidates will hold a Forklift Truck/Counterbalance, EPT and PPT licences (training will be provided) and be physically fit, you will have good numeracy and literacy skills and be able to work a shifted rota; Having a good working knowledge of the Minster and voice system is desirable but training will be provided to the successful candidates.

Hours of work:

5 over 7 days. Monday to Saturday are our normal days of operation with a rest day in the week with every third weekend off.

You will be working with a great team of people who support each other within their roles.

What's in it for you

The additional Benefits of being part of the BEST team!

10% Tesco discount, which increases to 15% for 4 days every 4 weeks (all discounts apply to home delivery)
20% discount on F&F Clothing
10% discount at Tesco Café
10% Booker discount
Pizza Hut Restaurants: 25% discount after 3pm, excludes buffet and deals
25% discount at selected Burger King restaurants
Contributory Pension.
1 year life assurance for all colleagues; or 3 years if you join the pension scheme
Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family & the opportunity to join a healthcare cash plan.
An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including cinema vouchers & a cycle to work scheme
A great holiday package – 29 days pro rata

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About the Company

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, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six 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 employer 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*