Warehouse Operative Gateshead - TradeChoice
Description
Who are we?
We are one of the UKs largest distributors of floor covering products stocking and distributing products from Europes leading flooring manufacturers operating through a network of 11 branches nationwide.
What is our culture?
At Carpet & Flooring we pride ourselves on attracting, developing and retaining the best people in an environment where they can flourish - an environment that is underpinned by our Employee Values of:
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Commitment:
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Respect:
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Integrity:
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Trust:
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Teamwork and
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Fun
Our team shares the drive, determination and values that form the backbone of the company and distinguishes us in a highly competitive market.
It is clear to us that the service to our customers relies on the quality, enthusiasm and dedication of our people.
That's why we go to such lengths to create a business where staff enjoy what they do, feel valued and are encouraged to fulfil their potential.
What is the job opportunity?
We are now recruiting for a warehouse operative to join the day shift in our friendly Gateshead team.
Whats the overall purpose of the role?
To assist with all aspects of warehouse work from goods in to loading lorries for outgoing deliveries, taking in deliveries from suppliers and preparing customer orders.
What will you be doing?
As a key member of the warehouse team, you will assist in all aspects of warehouse work, including:
- Dealing with incoming deliveries (from suppliers)
- Unloading stock (from the National Distribution Centre) from internal delivery vehicles
- Loading lorries for outgoing deliveries (to customers)
- Accurately loading delivery vehicles within the allocated time frame, ensuring all deliveries are loaded safely
- Picking customers orders
- Preparing customers orders ready for collection at the Trade Counter
- Carrying out stock checks
- Cutting materials on our machinery
- Moving and relocating stock
- Following all aspects of Manual Handling and safe working practices
- Handling all freight with care and attention
- Ensuring the warehouse is kept tidy and that Health and Safety issues are reported immediately
Job details
- Salary £24,274.8
- Fulltime (42.5 hours per week)
- Monday to Friday,
- Required to work to cover annual leave when required
- PLUS 2 hours 1 in every 4 Saturdays.
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata for the remainder of the year)
- PLUS statutory/bank holidays
- Permanent
What do you NEED to have?
- A current, valid forklift, counterbalance or reach truck license.
- Able to manually lift/carry/move up to 25 kg
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
- Happy to work in a warehouse environment.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service
What would be ADVANTAGEOUS
for you to have?
- previous experience working in a warehouse or distribution centre.
- a first aid qualification.
- a commitment to learn and progress within the branch.
What else is on offer?
- Uniform and footwear supplied
- Employee discount
- A friendly team environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Life assurance cover (death in service benefit of 2 x annual salary)
- Company pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
- Free onsite parking
- Long service awards
- Employee of the month scheme
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