Warehouse Operative

Trade Choice Carpet and Flooring 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 12 branches nationwide, and growing !!

We have been voted the Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) Distributor of the Year for six years running, and our business success is down to our talented and valued employees!

At 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
• 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.
To generate this commitment to excellence, we know our employees must be confident that Carpet & Flooring is equally committed to their personal achievement.

We are recruiting now for a Warehouse Operative in Purfleet

About the role

The role is to assist with all aspects of warehouse work from goods in to loading lorries for outgoing deliveries, taking in deliveries from suppliers, operating carpet cutting machine, psi and order picking.

It provides an opportunity to progress within the country’s leading Independent Flooring Distributor; we encourage our employees to grow and develop and promote from within.

This role would be ideal for somebody who is keen to progress and seeks opportunities to forge a career within the branch and company.

Essential requirements

• 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
• Current, valid forklift, counterbalance or reach truck license

Desirable requirements

• Previous experience working in a warehouse or distribution center.
• Committed to learn and progress within the branch

Benefits

• Uniform and safety footwear supplied
• A friendly team environment
• Training and development opportunities
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension
• Employee Discount
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee of the Month Scheme
• Long-service awards

Job details

• 25 days holiday PLUS 8 statutory/bank holidays

Working hours

• Alternative Saturdays (4 hours)
• Day Shift - 08.00-17.00, with a 30-minute unpaid break every day.
• Night shift - 10.00-19.00, with a 30 minute unpaid break every day.
• 42.5 hours per week

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,000.00-£25,617.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Temperature check on entry, hand sanitiser stations located around the building, masks to be worn in communal areas and social distancing adhered to.

Licence/Certification:

• current forklift, counterbalance or reach truck licence (required)

Work Location: In person