Warehouse Assistant / Senior Operative Supervisor – Design Retail sector
Job Title: Warehouse Assistant / Senior Operative Supervisor
Contract: Flexible working. 10 hrs + a week
Pay: £8-12ph initially (depending on experience)
Start date: Immediate
Small, design led homeware and lighting company based in East London near Victoria park is seeking a Warehouse Assistant / Senior Operative Supervisor to help oversee all aspects of logistics and stock management for the business
This is an on-going position with the potential to move into a permanent full time role in the same position, or a more senior role. We have flexibility with the level of seniority with this position and can either a more junior level position for someone with approximately one year of similar experience, or someone with more comprehensive experience looking to take a more supervisory role
As Warehouse Assistant / Senior Operative Supervisor you will required to work alongside and support / supervise the current Warehouse Operative in the running of the stock room; packing, quality checking all orders; all aspects of the goods in process; using our internal system to manage stocks and inventory.
The role would ideally suit a keen self-starter who is able to manage their own time efficiently, but also follow direction. As a small business retailing mid -high end, bespoke products, the successful candidate will have to have a keen eye for detail.
Initially we’re looking for someone to work on a part time basis, but there will be a need to be flexible during busy periods. This role would ideally suit someone looking to work alongside other work commitments/whilst studying, or wanting an element of flexibility while taking the opportunity to learn the insides of small business.
Key Responsibility:
• Assists in receiving and verifying accuracy of incoming deliveries.
• Sorting and placing materials on racks, shelves
• Pulling and distributing stock in order to fulfil orders.
• Quality checking all products dispatched.
• Preparing stock for delivery, as required.
• Maintain accurate stock count and submit errors/breakages to management.
• Responsible for booking and confirming all deliveries, this will include large B2B orders and daily B2C deliveries.
• After training is given this role will also require for bespoke items to be assembled for dispatch.
Other:
1. General administrative duties
Personal Specification:
• Previous experience of being a Warehouse Assistant is preferred.
• Attention to detail is a must
• Strong organisational skills.
• An idea of what high quality service looks like
• Basic maths skills and being literate in English is important
• Ability to use computer systems.
• You must be health and safety aware.
• Flexibility with hours
• Confident and willing to work a high calibre and manage own time effectively
Role Potential
As a small company this position will allow for the successful applicant to form a full understanding of the operational aspects of the business and have in-depth product knowledge, this will then allow for the opportunity to take on more responsibility in a similar overarching role in a full time position, or look to secure a position with the client facing team.
Application Process
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the requirements of this role. We are looking for an immediate start.