Warehouse Operative

**Job description**

**Who are we?**

We are one of the UK’s largest distributors of floor covering products - stocking and distributing products from Europe’s leading flooring manufacturers - operating through a network of 11 branches nationwide.

We have been Voted the Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) Distributor of the Year for three years running.

**What is our culture?**

At TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring we pride ourselves on attracting, developing and retaining the best people in an environment where they can flourish - an environment that is underpinned by our Employee Values of:

- **Commitment**:

- **Respect**:

- **Integrity**:

- **Trust**:

- **Teamwork **and
- **Fun**

Our team shares the drive, determination and values that form the backbone of the company and distinguishes us in a highly competitive market. It is clear to us that the service to our customers relies on the quality, enthusiasm and dedication of our people.

That’s why we go to such lengths to create a business where staff enjoy what they do, feel valued and are encouraged to fulfil their potential.

**What is the job opportunity?**

We are now recruiting for a warehouse operative to join the day shift in our friendly Birmingham team.

**What’s the overall purpose of the role?**

To assist with all aspects of warehouse work from goods in to loading lorries for outgoing deliveries, taking in deliveries from suppliers and preparing customer orders.

**What will you be doing?**

As a key member of the warehouse team, you will assist in all aspects of warehouse work, including:

- Dealing with incoming deliveries (from suppliers)
- Unloading stock (from the National Distribution Centre) from internal delivery vehicles
- Loading lorries for outgoing deliveries (to customers)
- Accurately loading delivery vehicles within the allocated time frame, ensuring all deliveries are loaded safely
- Picking customers’ orders
- Preparing customers’ orders ready for collection at the Trade Counter
- Carrying out stock checks
- Cutting materials on our machinery
- Moving and relocating stock
- Following all aspects of Manual Handling and safe working practices
- Handling all freight with care and attention
- Ensuring the warehouse is kept tidy and that Health and Safety issues are reported immediately

**Job details**
- Full-time (42.5 worked hours per week), Monday to Friday 8.30 - 5.30
- PLUS 4 hours on 1 in every 4 Saturdays.
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata for the remainder of the year)
- PLUS statutory/bank holidays
- Permanent

**What do you NEED to have?**
- Able to manually lift/carry/move up to 25 kg
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Able to work with a high degree of accuracy.
- Happy to work in a warehouse environment.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service

**What would be ADVANTAGEOUS** **for you to have?**
- a current, valid forklift, counterbalance or reach truck licence.
- previous experience working in a warehouse or distribution centre.
- a first aider qualification.
- a commitment to learn and progress within the branch.

**What else is on offer?**
- Uniform and footwear supplied
- Employee discount
- A friendly team environment
- Training and development opportunities
- Life assurance cover
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Long service awards
- Employee of the month scheme

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £21,922.25 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

**Salary**: From £21,922.25 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Warehouse experience: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person