Warehouse Operative

Job Description

Bensons for Beds No one size fits all when it comes to finding the perfect sleep experience for customers and thats why at Bensons for Beds we put Sleep Wellness at the heart of everything we do. With nearly 70 years of retail and 100 years of manufacturing experiencein sourcing the best quality beds, frames and mattresses, at Bensons we understand how to design the perfect, tailored sleep experience.We have 190+ locations across our retail, manufacturing and distribution sites, employing c 1800 colleagues. Under new ownership of Alteri Investors we have an ambitious 3 year plan to grow the business further and achieve our mission of becoming the marketleading bed retailer with a strong omnichannel presence. The Role We are currently recruiting a full time permanentWarehouse Operativewho will be responsible to ensure that all daily warehouse tasks are completed under the supervision of the Warehouse Team Leader. Working Hours: Roational Shifts 06:00-14:30 and 13:30 - 22:00You will be involved in the receipt, storage and loading of customer specific orders and stock, into the delivery units ready for delivery.To contribute to optimising our Customer Service delivery operation so that we remain a leading provider of logistics services.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure safe handling and storage of all customer products in-line with company procedures
• Order picking from storage areas ensuring that correct stock is picked from the correct location
• Movement of incoming stock from suppliers using manual and mechanical operations
• Visual safety checks prior to use of manual and mechanical equipment ensuring that all defects are reported
• Marshalling of picked stock to correct loading bay in readiness for checking
• To load distribution vehicles in a safe, presentable manner, highlighting any errors or damages
• Process returned goods back in to the warehouse
• Carry out stock counts as required by Line Management
• To maintain high standards of site house-keeping in all areas of the Warehouse
• Work to standard operating procedures in line with company policy
• To maintain high levels of Health and safety awareness and report any areas of concern to a Team Leader or Manager immediately
• To lift, manoeuvre and load various types of customer products (of various weights) as required
• To ensure that all lifting and manoeuvring of product is carried out in accordance with manual handling procedures
• To participate as an effective and willing team member in order to achieve individual and team goals
• To ensure the health and safety of Self, Customers and Colleagues is not at risk, by taking all reasonable steps to ensure safety in the workplace.
• To adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

The Skills

• Previous experience of working within a warehousing environment
• Previous experience of Warehouse Management Systems would be beneficial
• Previous manual handling experience
• PPT Licence
• Ability to lift and manoeuvre heavy customer products
• Understands the importance of their role in Home delivery and its contribution to the wider customer experience
• Understands the importance of an effective warehousing operation to the wider customer experience
• Self-Motivated, disciplined & Positively contributes to the team, creating a Great place to work
• Desire to deliver on our promises to our customers.

If this sounds like you , we would love to have a chatPlease Click ApplyThe Benefits In return for your contribution to the sites performance, we offer a competitive base salary of £20,280p.a. plus all these extra benefits:

• *Employee discount scheme for Bensons products
• *Perks discounts from numerous high street and online retailers and service providers to save you money on your everyday purchases and bigger expenses such as holidays and travel, electrical goods, motoring and leisure products etc.
• *Pension schemeprovided by Legal & General
• *Healthshield cashback options for Health and wellbeing services (dental, optical, virtual GP, other hospital services and more)
• Access to Retail Trust services (guidance and support on retail issues, mental health, wellbeing & financial topics)
• Learning and development programmes to gain new knowledge and skills
• Career progressionaccess to internal opportunities to build your career within Bensons for Beds
• *Long service awards and Love to Shop voucher rewards to spend as you like
• 28 days holiday, rising to 31 after 2 years service

(*qualifying periods apply)