Blakemore Trade Partners
Bay Marshaller
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Job Advert
Bay Marshaller - Bedford Depot
Shift Timings
2am - 10am, 40 hours per week working either any 5 out of 7 day rota (including weekends) or fixed Sunday to Thursday
Environment
Temperature-controlled (4°C) environment
Pay
Extra £1.89ph for hours worked between 2am and 6am
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised Bay Marshaller to oversee and streamline our warehouse dispatch bays during the night shift. You will ensure the smooth flow of goods by methodically managing equipment, clearing debris, tracking dispatch plans, and maintaining accurate digital records.
Key Responsibilities
- Bay Clearance: Clear loading bays of empty cages, pallets, and debris systematically.
- Plan Management: Reconcile leftover cages against the daily dispatch plan to identify discrepancies.
- Data Entry: Update the live Impact Sheet continuously on a PC with accurate shift data.
- Inventory Control: Process "back to stock" merchandise efficiently to maintain accurate inventory levels once marshalling is complete.
- Housekeeping: Maintain a clean, safe, and hazard-free working environment in all marshalling areas.
- Methodical Workflow: Follow strict warehouse sequences to prevent bottlenecks during peak dispatch hours.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
Essential
- Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple moving parts.
- Comfortable using a laptop and inputting live data into spreadsheets.
- Capability to handle heavy cages and standing for long periods.
- Commitment to a permanent night shift pattern (2am – 10am).
- Clear communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a cold (4°C) environment for entire shifts.
Desirable
- Ability to work in a freezer environment, earning an extra £1.18ph premium.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including holiday, maternity, and paternity leave above statutory requirements
- Career development opportunities in a diverse and supportive environment
- Extensive training and development programs
- Paid breaks
- Early access to wages through 'EarlyPay'
- 24/7 access to payslips and rotas via HR/payroll portal
- Wellbeing support, including counselling, financial advice, and legal assistance
- Company pension scheme (NEST)
- Life insurance: 1x annual salary or 6x annual salary with company pension scheme
- Extra holidays through purchase scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Long service awards
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About Us
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, a family-owned business established in 1917, has grown into one of the UK's largest privately-owned companies. With over 260 SPAR convenience stores and more than 7,000 employees, our business is built on a passion for food and drink, with divisions in retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. We're constantly innovating to stay ahead in the convenience retail industry.
An Inclusive Workplace
We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace for everyone. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the role’s minimum criteria.
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
40 hours per week including weekends on rota basis
Salary
£13.34ph (+£1.89ph night shift premium)
Closing Date for Applications
13th August, 2026
Share this job
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location