HR / People Advisor

1 week ago

Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom Booker Group Full time
About the role

Our new Fareham Distribution Centre is your opportunity to be a part of something special and help shape the future of Booker

We are opening a new site in Fareham Our new Distribution Centre will be a 117,000 sq ft modern DC that will be moving up to 270,000 cases per week and will be servicing our group customers across both retail and catering such as Londis, Budgens, Premier and Shell


Working with the General Manager, People Partner & the site management team, this role is key to improving the overall performance of the Distribution Centre by ensuring that people policies & procedures are followed and that the site operates safely and legally, as well as contributing to the success of the People Team across the Distribution network.

You will be responsible for

Working in partnership with the Distribution Leadership Team, influencing decisions on all aspects of employee management, ensuring the risk to the company is minimised and all policies and procedures are observed.


Reviewing and develop People policies and procedures to support best practice and ensure the company complies with current and future legislation.

Forging collaborative relationships with the Trade Unions to ensure a positive and constructive working relationship.

Supporting the Distribution Centre in any discussions/negations with Trade unions. Administer any subsequent changes in the agreed timelines.


Assisting the operational KPIs through effective people management by identifying opportunities to improve service to the customer and the development of solutions to drive continued business performance.

The management of talent cycle, including identification of training needs, development of training solutions, coaching on the go. Completion of PDRs and Individual Development Plans in place for all management colleagues. Identification of high performers and potential backfill to business critical roles.

The support company/site inductions for all new colleagues.

Supporting with Management interviews and on-boarding process.

Working alongside site management teams to ensure consistent approach to performance management.

Supporting a culture of celebration - identifying successes/achievements through a robust reward/recognition process that colleagues want.

Providing sites with accurate weekly/period People KPI reporting.


Accurate people management advice that does not add additional cost in to the business through effective stakeholder management ensuring that all legal obligations are met.

You will need
Full UK Manual car driving licence (preferred not essential)


Solid experience in Human Resources or related field including experience influencing senior management and critical stakeholders ideally CIPD qualified or working towards a professional qualification in People.

Experience of Recruitment, Absence & Performance management.


Demonstrated experience in the development of solutions to support the operation ideally within a Distribution/ Supply chain environment with exposure to Trade Unions.

Knowledge of Employment Law and ER process management including, negotiation skills, letter writing, tribunal management

Ability to identify training needs and develop a plan to address

IT skillset to include, Office 365.

About The Company
Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker.

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.

Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro Wholesale, Booker Retail Partners, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, and Best Food Logistics.

Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers.


Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.

Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.

*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*What's 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 fourweekly 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 throughout the year.
  • Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco ban

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