We are looking to recruit a Warehouse Assistant, working alongside our existing team. We are a growing independent furniture retailer and we need someone to support our very busy warehouses. Helping with goods received in and with organising goods out. Applicants will be fit and energetic with good communication skills, basic IT skills, a valid driving licence, a flexi forklift licence is preferred, a positive attitude and a strong sense of responsibility along with being able to work both in a team and on your own.
The candidate must be able to commute between Dorchester and Crewkerne
This is a permanent contract, 40 hours per week.
Duties
Loading and unloading of goods vehicles
Accepting in and unloading container stock, we are a furniture retailer so all of our products are heavy. Minimum box weights are 18kg, Maximum is 110kg. Applicants must have the ability to handle 25Kg boxes consecutively.
Book in 3rd party deliveries to client's home for 2 man service
Book in collections and deliveries for 1 man service
Transferring stock to our other warehouses
Delivering furniture into our customers homes
Support with product bay placement and maintenance
Answer incoming calls to warehouse
Arrange and load customer vehicles with collections
Receive and book incoming goods onto our system
Full training provided.
Essential Requirements
· Physically fit – furniture items can be heavy, our average box weights are 25kg. This role involves regular two man lifting of items such as sofas, dining tables and sideboards.
· Friendly telephone manner
· Computer literate – particularly in Excel and Word
· Great attention to detail
· Be able to work to tight timescales
· Work on own initiative
· Handy – be able to assemble furniture
· Highly Organised
· Comfortable working under pressure
· Willing train for a forklift licence
· Be adaptable and react positively to a change in priorities
Desirable
· Experience working in a very busy environment
· Computer literate – particularly in Excel and Word
· Experience driving delivery vehicle, 3.5 tons.
· Flexible approach to work
· Self Motivated
Benefits:
40 hours per week Monday - Friday
Pension after qualifying period
20 days holiday per annum + Bank Holidays
Significant discounts off in store purchases
Immediate start available for the right candidate
Job Type: Full Time 40 – Hours per week, Monday – Friday
If you think you are the right person for the job, you want to work for a great company and you want to grow with our business then we want to hear from you.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £ 23,920.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Candidate must be able to travel between Crewkerne and Dorchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Warehouse experience: 1 year (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £ 23,920.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Life insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence
Ability to Commute:
* Crewkerne & Dorchester (required)
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: From £25,396.80 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person