Warehouse Operative

TN United Kingdom; Ayr; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

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Warehouse Operative (Rotating Day Shift) - Ayr - £23,000 p.a. + benefits

Our warehouse operatives are responsible for unloading and storing stock received from our manufacturing site, along with loading wagons ready for home delivery. The products are mostly mattresses, bed frames, and bedroom furniture (heavy items), so please consider this when applying.

The Role

We are hiring a Warehouse Operative for immediate start, responsible for completing all daily warehouse tasks under the supervision of the Warehouse Team Leader.

Working Hours: Rotating Shift: 5am - 1pm and 1pm - 9pm

Your responsibilities include:

• Receiving, storing, and loading customer-specific orders and stock into delivery units for dispatch.
• Accurately picking stock from correct locations to minimize errors.
• Performing stock counts, safety checks, and processing returned goods as required.
• Using manual and mechanical operations to move incoming stock from suppliers.
• Maintaining health and safety procedures and operating standards per company policies.
• Contributing to a high-quality customer service delivery to uphold our reputation as a leading logistics provider.

Full job description available upon request.

The Skills

• Previous manual handling experience and warehousing background preferred.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems is beneficial.
• Ability to lift and maneuver heavy products.
• Understanding of the role's importance in home delivery and customer experience.
• Awareness of how effective warehousing impacts customer satisfaction.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and a positive team contributor.
• Commitment to delivering excellent service to customers.
• PPT Licence is preferred.

The Benefits

In return for your contribution, we offer a competitive salary plus these benefits:

• Employee discount scheme for Bensons products.
• Medicash cashback options for health and wellbeing services.
• Unum Income Protection for long-term illness coverage.
• Pension scheme provided by Legal & General.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave.
• Access to Retail Trust services for support on various topics.
• Learning and development programs.
• Opportunities for career progression within Bensons for Beds.
• Long service awards and 'Love to Shop' voucher rewards (*terms apply).

About Bensons for Beds

We are Bensons for Beds, dedicated to Sleep Wellness. With extensive experience in sourcing and manufacturing quality beds, we aim to design the perfect sleep experience. With multiple locations and a large team, under new ownership by Alteri Investors, we plan to grow further and lead the market in omnichannel retailing.

If you're interested in a great Warehouse role, we'd love to hear from you!