Warehouse Operative Colchester, England
Job description
Alstons (Upholstery) Ltd is one of the leading furniture manufacturers operating in the UK. Our success is built upon teamwork, commitment to excellence and our emphasis on maintaining family values. We have gained an enviable reputation for creating stylish furniture, providing high levels of service and manufacturing quality products within the UK. Due to our continued success and growth we have a variety of full-time, permanent warehouse support roles available within the business.
Job Roles
Finished Furniture Assembler - Collect the finished furniture from the Upholstery groups, and assemble them in load order with bed actions where necessary, to supply the loading team.
Store Offloader - To support the Goods Inwards department and Material Control functions within the Company. To assist with off-loading lorries, storing deliveries and creating foam sets for the Upholstery groups.
Full training will be given.
A full copy of the job description's are available on request.
What you will need to succeed
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- A methodical approach to work and excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Be able to start work at 7:00am
- A keen eye for quality
- Must be enthusiastic, committed individual
- Ability to work on feet and move large objects weighing up to 34kgs with assistance.
- Experience of working within a fast paced manufacturing environment desirable
- Able to meet deadlines
- Ability to work using own initiative and with others
What you can expect in return
- You will be paid at the rate of £10.54 per hour
- Average 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Auto enrolment pension (after 3 months)
- Death in Service after 6-month probationary period
- 30 days holiday including bank holidays (January - December)
- Discounted furniture after 6-month probationary period.
We're keen to hire talented people regardless of their background, abilities, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, or anything else that makes you, you!
We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.
Alstons values diversity and promotes equal opportunties.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.54 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Candidates must be 18 years of age or over to work at Alstons. Please confirm you are over 18 years of age. Thank you.
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Manual handling: 1 year (preferred)
- Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
