Warehouse Operative (summer Months) (2 positions)
Listed by Furniture on the Move
Details
Overview
We are looking for a Warehouse Operative for our Summer Season (also possible to be a drivers mate)
Duties
Part-Time Warehouse Operatives – Summer Work
Location: Avonmouth
Dates: May – 1st August 2025 (may be longer depending on workflow)
We’re a busy furniture rental company supplying the live events and film industry – from luxury weddings and corporate events to major festivals and film sets. Based in Avonmouth, we’re looking for reliable and hands-on warehouse operatives to join our team for the summer season.
Events we supply include:
Glastonbury, Goodwood Festival of Speed, Wimbledon, Royal Ascot, Silverstone, Carfest, London Coffee Festival, Winter Wonderland, and various film productions with Netflix, Amazon, and Disney.
What you'll be doing:
* Picking, preparing, and loading furniture for dispatch
* Cleaning and maintaining furniture to event standards
* Basic furniture repairs (training provided) – sanding, spraying, minor fixes
* Organising warehouse and keeping spaces clean (including staff areas)
* Sorting and disposing of recycling materials
* Moving stock between local units (30-second drive)
* Loading vans and trucks (including 18-tonne/artics – training provided)
* Wrapping furniture for safe transport
* Occasional site work when warehouse is quiet
* Optional driving work (if you have a license)
Working hours and flexibility:
* Monday to Friday, 07:30 to 15:30 (30-minute break)
* Early starts or late finishes may be required occasionally
* Some weekend work (can be taken as extra pay or swap days off)
* Flexibility is important during peak times
What we’re looking for:
* Physically fit and able – this is a manual role involving regular lifting
* Positive attitude and team player
* Reliable with good attention to detail
* Willing to wear uniform (polo shirt and dark jeans; safety boots and hard hats provided)
* Driving license essential – warehouse is not easily accessible by public transport
* IT skills helpful – you will help print and manage job sheets
* Forklift license is a bonus but not required
* Comfortable working in a busy, hands-on environment
This is a great opportunity to be part of an energetic team working behind the scenes of some of the UK’s most exciting events. Ongoing work may be available after August by arrangement.
To apply:
* This is a great opportunity to be part of an energetic team working behind the scenes of some of the UK’s most exciting events. Ongoing work may be available after August by arrangement.
To apply:
Send us a short message about yourself, your availability, and any relevant experience
Skills and Experience
Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy items safely
Hours
20 hours a week until the summer break then as many as you want after that!
Hourly Rate
Location
Application procedure
Please emailInfo@furnitureonthemove.co.uk
Make sure you mention the JobShop when applying!
Category
Category
Manual
Location
Bristol
Type
Part Time
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