Job Description

Warehouse Assistant/Driver- Fakenham

W J Aldiss Limited is one of East Anglia's leading independent retailers and has been established for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and we are looking for a full-time Warehouse Assistant/Driver to be part of our successful business.

Based at the Distribution Centre in Fakenham, you will initially be working as part of the warehouse team gaining knowledge of products and processes. The main duties will include:

Assisting with movement of large items of stock around the warehouse and other company premises which will involve lifting, using a forklift or other aids;

Assisting with loading and unloading goods from vehicles/vans;

Assisting with stock administration paperwork including receipt of goods;

General housekeeping duties in and around company premises.

Once you have gained the knowledge and skills that are essential to being able to deliver to our customers, you will be placed on a driver rota and will assist with deliveries. As part of a two-person team, the main duties for customer deliveries will include:

Delivering furniture to customers premises in a safe and timely manner and adhering to driving/tachograph rules;

Unloading furniture from vans and taking into customers homes in a safe and efficient manner and removing furniture from customers homes as necessary;

Providing exceptional customer service with politeness and professionalism;

This role will include lifting, heavy lifting and manual tasks on a daily basis.

What we are looking for:

A positive and motivated team player;

Ability to complete administration paperwork in a timely and accurate manner;

A full car driving licence is essential;

A Class 1 and forklift licence would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided for the right candidate.

This is a Monday to Friday position working 40 hours per week between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Only very occasional Saturday working will be required. Bank Holiday working is not required.

We offer a competitive rate of pay of 13.08 per hour and attractive benefits including staff discount in our stores and cafes.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.08 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Fakenham, NR21 8HH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Material Moving & Warehousing Occupations: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Category C Licence (preferred) Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 27/06/2025
Reference ID: WAREHOUSE0625