Stock Control Assistant - Multi-Temperature Warehouse; Bedford
Manton Lane, Bedford MK41 7BJ
40 hours per week
£13.48 per hour
Flexible, 7am - 3pm
About us:
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion.
As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference.
Responsibilities:
* Register all incoming stock accurately in the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
* Store stock in the correct temperature-controlled areas.
* Create and label items for easy scanning.
* Track expiry dates for efficient stock rotation.
* Monitor stock levels and manage thresholds.
* Handle returns and maintain smooth stock movement.
* Perform general stock control administration tasks.
* Work in a multi-temperature warehouse.
Skills and Requirements:
* Strong personal organisation and task prioritisation.
* Proactive and pleasant approach.
* Ability to use initiative and follow brief instructions.
* Attention to detail and problem-solving experience.
* Clear communication skills, including training others.
* Flexibility and adaptability.
* Proficient in WMS systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take on a new challenge in a cutting-edge facility!
Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Department: Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 40hrs p/w - 7am to 3pm - Flexible Shift Pattern
Salary: £13.48 per hour
Benefits: Staff Discount, Company Pension Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Additional Holidays, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Life Cover, Employee Volunteering opportunities
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