Warehouse Operative – Central Warehouse and Distribution Centre (CWD)

Eastbourne

Salary – full time salary £19,685 per annum, plus pension and benefits

If you want to be part of a dynamic and growing team these roles will be of interest to you. We have several great opportunities at our Central Warehouse and Distribution Centre in Eastbourne for reliable and motivated Warehouse Operatives. We have several shifts available including days (9.00 am – 5.30pm), lates (1pm – 9.30 pm) and weekends (8.00am – 4.30pm). The salary for weekend roles will be on a pro-rata basis.

You will be responsible for the safe storage, picking, packing and dispatch of a wide range of products, goods and samples held in CWD in Eastbourne.

Based on Maple Road off Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, our CWD Centre has been supporting the operation of our online business for almost 20 years. With access to over 11,000 different wallcoverings as well as designer paints, we can offer our customers an extremely varied choice of decorating materials all from our Central Warehouse and it’s thanks to our highly efficient and dedicated team that we are able to offer the highest levels of service in doing this.

A family run business for almost 120 years; we have a long history in our industry and have grown to over 190 branches nationwide. We know that our people make our business unique, and place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues.

As a Warehouse Operative, key responsibilities will include:

• Adhering to booking in and booking out procedures on our inhouse stock system (K8) with a high degree of accuracy
• Controlling all associated supplier, internal and shipping documentation
• Dealing with stock rotation and batch control
• Accurately picking and pack customers' orders including samples for delivery
• Ensuring urgent and sold orders are prioritised and all other orders are handled by priority and in chronological order
• QC checks of documentation and goods processed, to ensure accuracy
• Use of Manual Handling Equipment where trained and authorised to do so to support movement of goods
• Accurate stock counting for perpetual inventory and annual stock take
• Following all safety standards and reporting any breaches of those standards and raising any concerns
• Ensuring all company processes and policies are followed
• Maintaining the warehouse to agreed standards
• Un-loading and loading goods from delivery vehicles ensuring as needed.

Your qualities will include:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• The ability to use your own initiative and work well within a team
• The ability to work quickly and accurately, with good attention to detail and excellent time management skills
• The ability to multi task
• An approachable, open and friendly personality
• Confident with the use of computers with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Keen to learn develop skills, and progress within our industry
• Previous warehouse experience and a valid driving licence is an advantage but not essential

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:

• Competitive rates of pay
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Free life assurance
• 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions)
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on your home improvements
• Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents
• Access to Medicash, an optional contributory scheme where you can claim money back for the most common routine healthcare treatments
• Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc
• Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis
• Staff uniform and uniform cleaning tax relief
• Comprehensive Induction Programme
• After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay and a chance to use one of our two Company Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District

This is not a sedentary role, there is a requirement to be able to lift stock for costumer orders, loading and unloading delivery vehicles, tinting paint and replenishing shelves in the shop and stock racks and will include reaching for stock that may include use of ladders and step ups and periods of standing.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form.

Please note – we have a specified timescale within which to appoint and train. This role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we are successful in finding an appointment.

Please ensure you fully complete the application process if you wish to be considered for this position. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to any applicants that do not complete the process.

Other job titles associated with this role include: Stock Control, Warehouse, Picking and Packing