Overview
JOB TITLE: Warehouse Operative - Transport
LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent
WORKING HOURS: 7am - 4.30pm
A Bit About The Role... We're looking for a reliable and organised Warehouse Operative to join our small, dedicated team. In this role, you'll help ensure that all customer orders are prepared and dispatched efficiently and on time. You'll take pride in maintaining a well-organised workspace and supporting your teammates with a strong sense of responsibility and commitment. This is a hands-on role that involves the manual handling and lifting of furniture, so a good level of physical fitness is required.
Key Responsibilities
* To carry out daily tasks as set out by the Transport Manager.
* Accurate picking, packing and despatching of furniture
* Helping maintain accurate stock levels, counting stock as required
* Communication with Customer Services/other departments as needed
* Working as part of a team and doing other ad-hoc jobs as needed
* Ensure that all health and safety procedures are followed
* Striving to achieve zero errors in all operations
* During busy periods helping to unload furniture in Goods-In from 3rd party and our own carriers and aiding in quality control.
Requirements
* Previous warehouse experience would be advantageous
* A Forklift license and / or reach truck would be a distinct benefit
* Comfortable with heavy lifting, manual handling training will be provided
* Reliable and punctual - a real team-player
* Accurate and careful
* There is an opportunity for paid overtime
* Excellent verbal communication skills
* You embody our company people values: teamwork, committed, ownership, positive, responsive
Why work for us
Pineapple is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany and the USA. Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer care.
Benefits
* We were proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
* Competitive pay
* After probation you will start on a weekly bonus scheme 100% attendance and a clean and tidy warehouse upon inspection
* Pension scheme
* A Healthcare Cash Plan - You can claim for medical expenses, dental or optical services
* 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
* An extra day’s leave for your birthday
* All new starters, we’ll plant a tree in your honour
* Sustainability-focused - reducing environmental impact
* Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties, sports teams
* Monthly pizza Friday
* Employee referrals bonus scheme
* Access to Learning & Development platform for online courses and development
* High-quality office environment
* Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
Agencies we know where you are if we need any support, thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Supply Chain
Industries
* IT Services and IT Consulting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Pineapple Furniture.
Sign in to set job alerts for “Warehouse Operator” roles.
Basildon, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Rochester, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
South Ockendon, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr