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FLT Driver (Night Shift)

A F Blakemore
Pay £12.70/hour
Location Wakefield, England, United Kingdom
Contract time Full time, permanent

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About A F Blakemore

A.F. Blakemore is a distribution, wholesale and logistics company. They operate and distribute to SPAR and Philpotts stores.

Job description from A F Blakemore

FLT Driver (Night Shift)

Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7, to include weekends on a rota basis
Location: Food Service Wakefield
Salary: £12.75 per Standard Hour + £1.97ph night allowance + £0.60ph FLT allowance

As a FLT Driver in Wakefield, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and efficient replenishment, ferrying and bulk storage control within the depot. You will also, when FLT activities are not required, undertake normal Warehouse Operative activities such as the assembly and/or loading of customers' orders. We are seeking motivated, friendly, hard-working individuals who thrive in a dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Accurate and systematic replenishment of picking fixtures
The efficient use of bulk storage space
Accurate labelling / re-labelling of all bulk storage pallets
Adhering to stock rotational procedures
Transfer of bulk stock from the goods inwards area into correct picking fixture / bulk storage area
Accurate recording of all stock movements onto the bulk storage systems (SMS) or onto supplementary manual bulk storage document
Accurate assembly of customers' orders
Picking and loading goods onto cages in a safe and manageable manner
Adhering to stock rotational procedures
Performing accurate and efficient duties within other warehouse functions
Accurate marking and storage of assembled orders awaiting dispatch
The accurate loading of customer orders onto company vehicles
Ensuring that drivers’ run-sheets, documentation and vehicle keys are distributed correctly on completion of loading
The preparation of vehicles prior to loading

Some Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required 
Essential

FLT (Reach) licence
Warehousing and distribution experience
Ability to work efficiently in a cold environment

We can offer you:

Excellent Rates of Pay plus Bonus Opportunity
Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
10% Staff Discount in our SPAR stores
Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
Company Pension Scheme
NEST pension scheme
Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
Long Service Awards (e.g. 25 years service is £500 in vouchers and extra 4 weeks paid leave)
Free Uniform
Free On-site Car Parking
 
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. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.
 
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.
 
You may also have experience in the following: Warehouse Operative, Forklift Truck Driver, Reach Truck Driver, VNA Driver, FLT Operator, Distribution Operative, Warehouse Picker, Warehouse Loader, Cold Storage Operative, Order Picker, Logistics Operative, Supply Chain Operative, Goods In Operative, Bulk Stock Controller, Freezer Operative, Inventory Operative, Materials Handler, etc.

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Job insights from Breakroom

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What you’ll do as a Fork-lift truck driver:

  • Drive fork-lift truck
  • Loading and unloading of goods from forklift truck
  • Train and pass relevant driving and safety tests
  • Responsible for health and saftey
  • Basic maintenance of vehicle

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Driving
  • Physical activities
  • Heavy lifting
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Anti-social hours

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Wakefield, England, United Kingdom

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What employees say

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do A F Blakemore pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    59% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do A F Blakemore pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    67% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Good
  • Most people get paid breaks

    Do workers at A F Blakemore get paid breaks?

    Yes. Most people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    87% of people say they get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do A F Blakemore pay sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    82% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at A F Blakemore do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    41% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Okay
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at A F Blakemore?

    Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 22% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 14% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 27% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 38% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at A F Blakemore worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    67% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do A F Blakemore workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    45% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for A F Blakemore workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at A F Blakemore?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    76% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

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  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do A F Blakemore managers change shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    34% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

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  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at A F Blakemore?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    51% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Good
  • Most students say it’s good

    Is a A F Blakemore job good for students?

    Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    73% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2022 and June 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.

    Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.

  • Needs improving
  • Most parents say it’s bad

    Is working at A F Blakemore good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Most parents and carer say this is a bad place to work.

    How we know this

    79% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do people at A F Blakemore feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    43% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at A F Blakemore get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    55% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at A F Blakemore?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    80% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at A F Blakemore enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    41% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

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  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at A F Blakemore recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at A F Blakemore?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at A F Blakemore?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 58% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think A F Blakemore head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    91% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how A F Blakemore is doing?

    Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    73% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at A F Blakemore

What A F Blakemore employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Working with s/o

    Worst thing

    All of it

    1.2

    Sandwich artist at A F Blakemore, March 2025

  • Best thing

    so many hours, like too many

    Worst thing

    overworked, understaffed. Do your best and you don’t even get acknowledged, make one mistake and you’ll never hear the end

    1.9

    Customer assistant at A F Blakemore, February 2025

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  • Best thing

    Paid breaks

    Worst thing

    Rota changed without prior consultation.
    Given hours against your availability.

    1.5

    Customer team member at A F Blakemore, November 2024

  • Best thing

    It's really close to my house, the break room is big enough for everyone.

    Worst thing

    Organizational
    People that tell you what to do
    Equipments

    6.4

    Warehouse operative at A F Blakemore, March 2023

  • Best thing

    Help people with their problems, and speak to different people each day

    Worst thing

    Management went down hill, the manager tried picking faults which weren't anyone's fault. Singling out etc

    1.6

    Helpdesk at A F Blakemore, January 2023

  • Best thing

    Work in different departments great hours

    Worst thing

    Poor pay
    Poor management
    Poor communication

    4.6

    Warehouse operative at A F Blakemore, November 2022

  • Best thing

    On my own so able to take breaks whenever i want for as long as i want

    Worst thing

    Drunk customers, fake police, aggressive customers all coming through the night. Manager has no respect for their staff

    2.0

    Store assistant at A F Blakemore, March 2022

  • Best thing

    Decent pay, opportunity to get cross trained to different FLT

    Worst thing

    Management have no clue, was once told by shift manager he didn't want me back after returning after a few months

    7.5

    FLT driver at A F Blakemore, February 2022

  • Best thing

    Very family oriented. Always given time off (unpaid) for special school assemblies, sports days, sick child. I have also been able to bank my hours for time off (school holidays) rather than get paid if they’ve needed me to cover. 20 minute daily break. We are like one big family, we love most but with every family there’s always that annoying one. Most employees at my depot are long serving, if you don’t leave within 12 months you tend to stay forever, if you do leave nine times out of 10 you will come back.

    Worst thing

    When I started my wage was good but once minimum wage was introduced the gap has closed so majority get 1p above minimum wage.

    8.0

    Telesales at A F Blakemore, February 2021

  • Best thing

    Meeting new people, gaining confidence at speaking to people I don’t know.

    Worst thing

    It’s very quick paced, which isn’t a problem but if I found it really difficult to get everything done before my shift ends, I’d be judged for it.

    1.1

    Sales assistant at A F Blakemore, December 2020

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