Warehouse Operative (Clearance)
ROLE PURPOSE
Our warehouse operatives assist with the unloading and loading of Oak
Furnitureland products. They carry out the timely replenishment of the clearance
showroom and are on hand to assemble and dismantle the products. They are key to
the efficient and effective running of the warehouse and the successful delivery of
our products.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Loading and unloading delivery vehicles, by hand or with a forklift truck.
* Checking for damaged or missing items and then sorting stock for storage in the
warehouse or in readiness for replenishment.
* Taking goods to the appropriate storage space –using appropriate loading and lifting
gear for heavy goods
* Operating a forklift truck to move and rearrange stock and ensure that products are
stored safely.
* Carry out home deliveries as either a driver or a driver’s mate, plan efficient and effective
delivery routes and maintain required level of customer service.
* Assemble, dis-mantle and handle stock onto and off the showroom floor, maintaining
quality and condition of the products being handled.
* Provide a good quality and helpful collection service to our customers.
* Implement and adhere to responsibilities related to Health and Safety in the workplace,
reporting incidents and risks and completion of all relevant forms and paperwork.
* Takes responsibility for their own actions, operates openly and honestly and able to put
themselves in other’s shoes.
* Good level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
* Maintain optimism and professionalism and adapts well to change.
* Track record of successfully completing compliance and health and safety training as
and when required for the role.
* Be an ambassador for the Oak Furnitureland Clearance Stores and act in accordance
with the organisations’ values and goals.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Previous experience of working as a warehouse operative in a fast-paced environment.
* Able to carry out lifting duties of heavy items and familiar with best practice manual
handling techniques.
* Has a driver’s license that enables use of company vans to make customer deliveries.
* Forklift license or willingness to work towards obtaining one.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills and can actively listen and put
instructions into practice.
* Proven experience of working collaboratively and successfully as a team.
Benefits
Exclusive Employee Discounts: Enjoy unbeatable savings on all Oak Furnitureland products after completing your probation period.
Generous Holiday Allowance: Benefit from 20 days of holiday each year (excluding Bank Holidays), giving you ample time to relax and recharge.
Celebrate Your Special Day: Take an extra day off to celebrate your birthday or another special occasion important to you!
My Rewards Programme: Unlock incredible savings and enjoy exclusive discounts on essentials and luxuries, from dining out and grocery shopping to entertainment, holidays, and gym memberships.
Competitive Pension Scheme: Secure your future with a 4% employee contribution, matched by the company.
Comprehensive Life Assurance: Receive free coverage worth at least twice your annual salary, ensuring peace of mind up to age 65.
Continued Development: Enhance your skills and support your future career advancement with ongoing training and growth opportunities within the company.
Supportive Employee Assistance Programme: Access professional counselling services via phone or in person whenever needed.
Convenient Free On-site Parking: Enjoy the convenience and ease of free parking at our location.
Company Information
Oak Furnitureland launched in 2006. Our brand was built on ensuring our customers could access high-quality hardwood furniture at affordable prices, and we were predominantly known for our range of well-crafted cabinetry.
Fast-forward to today, and you’ll discover our commitment to using quality materials and creating furniture built to last hasn’t changed. We still offer great value for money, too, but what you’ll discover now is an evolution that’s seen us expand our categories and styles of furniture so that we can offer something for every home.
Not only do we offer fantastic pieces of furniture for the home, but we are also a great place to work. It is one where colleagues are valued, feel connected to the business, and are provided with an environment where they can flourish, contribute, and develop their careers.
To support us, we are guided by our company's purpose of ‘helping people make their house a real home’, which is underpinned by our values:
We are adaptable
We are experts
We are authentic
We are one team
We put our customers first.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Our mission is to build an open and inclusive work environment where all colleagues have equal opportunity and access to development, progression and growth. We strive to recruit and retain diverse talent representative of our customer demographic.
We have an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and are driven by the same purpose and values. As we endeavour to create a workplace that reflects our diverse customer base and the communities in which we live and work, we strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to minority and underrepresented groups. We are committed to fairness in how we hire new colleagues and if you require any additional support to help you through the process, we’re happy to make the necessary adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Please know that any offer is subject to references and a DBS check.
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