Warehouse Operative - pm
Job description
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About the role
We are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operatives to join us in our Fareham 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, 2pm-10pm 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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Our tips for applying
5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Highlight any prior warehouse or distribution centre experience at the top of your CV, as the advert specifically seeks operatives familiar with pick-and-pack and handheld terminals.
📊 Quantify your picking accuracy or throughput: e.g. "Picked 400+ orders per shift with 99% accuracy across ambient and chilled zones."
🎯 Mention any LLOP or FLT licences you hold, as the advert explicitly flags these as training opportunities — existing certification will set you apart.
🌐 Reference experience working across ambient, chilled, or freezer environments if applicable, as Tesco's Fareham DC operates all three sections.
🤝 Emphasise your ability to work flexible shift patterns (any 5 from 7) and afternoon/evening hours, as the role requires 2pm–10pm availability.
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- •Picked and packed 350+ orders per shift using a handheld terminal across ambient and chilled zones, maintaining 98% accuracy over a 12-month period.
- •Received, sorted and stacked incoming stock deliveries for a 40,000 sq ft distribution centre, reducing mis-stow incidents by 20% through improved labelling checks.
- •Supported health and safety compliance across a 60-person warehouse team, contributing to zero reportable incidents over a 6-month period.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tesco's Fareham distribution centre role of Warehouse Operative is a strong match for my skills in pick-and-pack operations and handheld terminal use. Having worked in fast-paced distribution environments where order accuracy and on-time fulfilment are paramount, I understand the discipline required to maintain throughput across ambient, chilled, and freezer zones on afternoon and evening shifts.
My background in warehouse operations includes receiving and stacking stock, maintaining clean and safe working environments, and consistently meeting pick-rate targets under time pressure. I am fully available for the 2pm–10pm shift pattern across any five days from seven, and I am keen to develop my skills further through the LLOP and FLT training opportunities available at the Fareham DC.
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Technical
- ›How have you used a handheld terminal to manage order picking in a previous warehouse role?
- ›Describe your experience working in chilled or freezer warehouse environments and how you managed the physical demands.
- ›What steps do you take to maintain accuracy when picking high volumes of orders under time pressure?
- ›Have you operated an LLOP or FLT? If so, describe the environment and any certification you hold.
- ›How do you ensure health and safety standards are maintained when receiving, stacking, and storing stock?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to work quickly to meet a tight deadline in a warehouse or logistics setting.
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a safety hazard at work and explain what action you took.
- ›Give an example of when you had to adapt quickly to a change in your shift or workload.
- ›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 in picking or packing and how you resolved it.
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Tell me about a time you had to work quickly to meet a tight deadline in a warehouse or logistics setting.
Describe a situation where you identified a safety hazard at work and explain what action you took.