Warehouse Person/Van Driver
Howdens Joinery
Join Howdens as a Warehouse Person/Van Driver and play a key role in the success of your depot. From start to finish,you'lldeal with customers, manage deliveries and ensure while keeping the warehouse organised,accurateand ready to go.
You'll make sure stock is safe, wellorganisedand ready for collection and also ensure deliveries are managed appropriately in order to satisfy customers.
It'sa hands-on, fast-paced role where everything you do helps deliver a reliable service our trade customers depend on.
What we can offer you:
- Competitive salary,brilliantbonusesandoutstanding depot incentives
- Training and ongoing development
- Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution
- Up to 32 days annual leave per year including bank holidays.
- Holiday entitlement rises with service
- Generous staff discount on Howdens products
- Buy-as-you-earnsharescheme
- 40 hour working week
- No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working
- Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family
What we are looking for:
- Experience in asales,retailorcustomer service environment
- Able to adapt quickly and manage a varied, fast paced workload
- Confident and friendly communicator who builds strong customer relationships.
- Able to clearly explain products and solutions to trade customers.
- Good understanding of stockcontrol and healthand safety
- Strong attention to detail, especially when handling stockandmaintainingaccuraterecords.
- Goodliteracy,numeracyandtime management skills
- A customer focused approach, with a friendly and professional attitude
- Clear communication and strong organisational and planning skills
What you will be doing:
- Ensuring the warehouse is organised and safe
- Maintaining a safe and compliant environment in line with health and safety standards
- Unloading and checking accuracy of incoming stock deliveries in line with health & safety regulations
- Conductingdailychecks on the forklift truck and other mechanical equipment
- Maintaining stock security on outgoing orders and deliveries
- Conducting weekly stock checks
- Rotating stock and keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, and wellorganised
- Supporting deliveries, collections, and general warehouse activity
What it's like to work here:
- We take pride in getting things right first time for our customers
- Everyone pulls their weight and supports each other as one team
- It's a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job done
- We all play a part in the depot's success and share in the team bonus
- We build trust by doing what we say we will, every day
How to apply:
If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career as a Warehouse Person/Van Driver, then we are keen to hear from you.
About Howdens:
Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.
There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For.
Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email (url removed) with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you.
Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.
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