Warehouse Operative Double Days
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About the role
We are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join us in our magor site.
Working in our distribution centres mean fast paced environments, excellent attention to detail with the ability to think quickly and work as part of a team to ensure orders are picked accurately and on time with seamless delivery to our customers.
This role is working any 5 days from 7, Double day shifts.
**Prior to employment, you must successfully complete a drug and alcohol test**
What is in it for you
At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:
- A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
- After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
- 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
- Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
- Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
- 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
- Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates
- An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
- After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
- Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
- Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
- Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
- A great holiday package
You will be responsible for
Picking and packing customers orders, using a hand held terminal to understand pick expectation
Receiving storing and stacking appropriately
Working with the best integrity to fulfil all stock requirements and needs
Maintaining a clean and safe environment with health, safe, legal always top of mind
We have LLOP's and FLT's in operation on our sites, and successful individuals will be given the opportunity to be trained on these in certain areas of the DC's.
Our distribution centres typically have ambient, chilled and freezer sections, preferences will be discussed within the process in more detail.
You will need
As a warehouse operative, being flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment is essential.
You should be hardworking, able to work to set deadlines, and have a professional, positive, organised, and enthusiastic approach.
While proven experience in a warehouse environment would be preferred, it is not essential.
You should be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. Remember, the key to success is being self-motivated.
About us
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
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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⭐ Highlight any previous warehouse or distribution centre experience at the top of your CV, as the advert specifically targets operatives familiar with picking, packing and stock management.
📊 Quantify your picking accuracy or throughput: e.g. 'Achieved 99% pick accuracy across 500+ daily orders in a chilled distribution environment'.
🎯 Mention any LLOP or FLT licences/training you hold, as the advert explicitly flags these as development opportunities — showing existing competence will set you apart.
🌐 Reference experience working across ambient, chilled or freezer sections if applicable, as Tesco's Magor DC operates all three and preferences are discussed at interview.
🤝 Note your ability to work any 5 days from 7 and double day shifts to demonstrate schedule flexibility, which is listed as an essential requirement for this role.
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- •Picked and packed over 600 orders daily using a handheld terminal in a chilled distribution centre, maintaining 98.5% accuracy across a 12-month period.
- •Completed LLOP familiarisation training and assisted in relocating 200+ pallets per shift within a multi-temperature warehouse environment, reducing aisle congestion by 20%.
- •Upheld health and safety standards across a 50,000 sq ft ambient warehouse, contributing to a 6-month zero-incident record during peak seasonal operations.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tesco's Booker distribution centre in Magor is exactly the environment in which I thrive, and I am keen to apply for the Warehouse Operative (Double Days) position. With hands-on experience in order picking using handheld terminals and a strong commitment to health and safety compliance, I am confident I can contribute to accurate, on-time fulfilment from day one.
My background in distribution centre operations includes working across ambient and chilled sections, consistently achieving high pick accuracy under time pressure. I am comfortable working any 5 days from 7 and adapting to shift patterns as operational needs demand. I am also eager to develop my skills further, particularly through the LLOP and FLT training opportunities available at the Magor site.
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Technical
- ›Describe your experience using a handheld terminal (HHT) for order picking — which systems have you used?
- ›Have you operated an LLOP or FLT? If so, do you hold a current licence or training certificate?
- ›How do you ensure pick accuracy when working at pace in a high-volume distribution centre?
- ›What procedures do you follow when receiving and stacking stock to maintain a safe working environment?
- ›Have you worked in ambient, chilled or freezer warehouse environments? How did you manage the physical demands of each?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to meet a tight deadline in a warehouse or logistics role — how did you manage it?
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a health and safety risk on the warehouse floor. What did you do?
- ›Give an example of when you had to adapt quickly to a change in your work schedule or shift pattern.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to ensure orders were fulfilled accurately and on time.
- ›Describe a situation where you made an error during picking or packing. How did you handle it and what did you learn?
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Describe a situation where you identified a health and safety risk on the warehouse floor. What did you do?
Tell me about a time you had to meet a tight deadline in a warehouse or logistics role — how did you manage it?