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Temporary Porter

1 month ago

York, York City, United Kingdom Community Furniture Stores Full time
Job Advert

Temporary Porter (York) - Full time:

Purpose of the Role:

At Community Furniture Stores we are a warm, fun, friendly bunch, enthusiastic
about what we do. We are expanding our operations in order to better serve our
community and are looking for a driver to join our team. You will be out on the van in
and around York collecting items of furniture from people's homes and businesses to
be sold at the store and delivering household items to a variety of properties.

As part of the warehouse and delivery team, you will also be working with the other
porters, the drivers, and volunteers, to load and unload the van and with stock
management within the warehouse. We pride ourselves in supporting our local
community and providing a high-quality service to our clients. We serve some of the
most vulnerable people in York, so tact and empathy are key qualities, but you get
the satisfaction that you are making a real difference to your community.

The role involves:

  • Loading and unloading of vans, delivering to customer's homes and collecting donated items including heavy furniture items (manual handling training provided)
  • Supporting the operations manager and Store Supervisor with stock management and movement within the warehouse and shop areas
  • Providing excellent customer service when liaising with customers before and during deliveries and collections
  • Cleaning of donated items using steam and other cleaners
  • Flexibility to help in other areas of the store as required
  • Being a supportive team member to both colleagues and volunteers

In return we can offer you:

  • Sociable working hours between 8am and 5pm Monday
  • Saturday (max 37.5 hours per week) in a friendly and supportive team
  • Starting 28 days paid holiday per annum (including Bank Holidays) increasing with length of employment
  • All uniform and PPE provided free of charge
  • No bank holiday working
  • Hourly Pay £10.90 per hour
  • Feel good factor of working for an impactful local charity, really making a difference to people in York
Whilst this role is on a 5-month temporary contract there is a possibility that it will be extended.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 7 December

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