B&M • Bedford MK42 6EY

Warehouse Operatives

About this role

Warehouse Colleagues

Location

Bedford Distribution Centre

Salary

£23,000 – £27,900 per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Full-time, Permanent

Shifts

Saturday - Sunday Days

6:00am–6:00pm

Saturday - Sunday Nights 6

00pm-6:00am

Are you looking for a role with consistent hours, great benefits, and real opportunities for progression? Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers at our Bedford Distribution Centre. No chilled or freezer work involved

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Warehouse Colleague, you’ll be a key part of ensuring our stores are well-stocked and our customers are well-served.

Your responsibilities will include

Picking and preparing stock for delivery using MHE (full training provided)
All training will take place during our day shifts
Building accurate and secure pallets ready for transport
Maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and teamwork

No experience? No problem. Full training will be provided — including how to safely operate Low-Level Order Pickers (LLOPs).

What We’re Looking For

Team players with a positive attitude and good attention to detail
Self-motivated individuals who can work independently and hit performance targets
Comfortable with manual handling in a fast-paced environment
While warehouse experience is a plus, it’s not essential – we’ll train the right people

Pay & Incentives

Base hourly rate

£12.71 - Currently we are in the middle of our yearly pay negotiations.

Shift premium

Additional £1.90 per hour on night shift.

Weekend premium

Additional 50p per hour

Performance bonus

Picking incentive – earn up to an extra £3.00 per hour

Employee Benefits

Up to 5 weeks’ holiday (pro rata)
Weekly pay with online payslip access
10% colleague discount at B&M and Heron Foods (with special 20% discount events throughout the year)
Subsidised on-site canteen – enjoy fresh, healthy, and affordable meals
Free on-site parking and e-scooter charging points
Access to our colleague benefits portal – offering retail, travel, and leisure discounts with cashback options
Career progression – we prioritise internal development and promotion
Regular training and development opportunities

Ready to Apply?

We’re running a fast-track recruitment process and holding weekly site tours for potential new starters.

*Pro rata

B&M Retail are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.