Warehouse Operative
Our team at Bridge is growing, and we are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join us.
Overview
- Permanent, full time role (part time applications will be considered)
- In person at SN14 6NA
- £12 – £13 per hour
- 45 hours / week, Monday – Friday
- Application deadline 6 January 2025
- Expected start date January / February 2025
About us
Bridge Contract Interiors is a small, family-run company, founded and developed by Brendan Pocock, the Managing Director.
At Bridge, we supply and install curtains, blinds and soft furnishings to a wide range of commercial residences from hospitals to hotels, and all types of accommodation in between. We have built a dedicated team, all willing to go the extra mile and do our best for our clients. In fact, we are so focussed on doing such a good job in everything that we do, that anyone trying to compete would find ours a hard act to follow. We’re a fast-paced company, always looking to innovate.
The Warehouse Operative is a permanent position, based just outside of Chippenham. We envisage this as a full time position, although part time applications will be considered. Please note, we need someone in every day Monday – Friday, although shorter days could be possible.
We are looking for an organised, flexible person, pedantic about detail, who engages in the excellent culture, helps us towards our growth goals over next 5 years, and can demonstrate our company values:
- Positive attitude
- Striving for excellence
- Collaboration
- Win-win
- Trust
About the role
The Warehouse Operative will report to our Installations Manager, and carry out a varied and at crucial role at Bridge Contract Interiors.
You will be responsible for:
- Goods In / Out
- Warehouse layout
- Installation tools and fixings
- Stock and preparation
- Organising fitting despatch
- Coordinating the installation projects by preparing the right goods on the right day
This is an expansive role which requires management of warehouse layout, project stock organisation and stock takes, and taking ownership of this crucial function of our business.
There may be an occasional requirement to assist in the practical aspect of installations, so practical nous is essential. There may be a requirement to travel to sites across the UK (in company vans), to site survey and carry out occasional installations of curtains and blinds.
You will be required to be punctual, arriving on time each day to start the days production from 7am to 5pm. You will be held accountable for the output of the team, and bonused on productivity, accuracy and quality of the warehouse and despatch. There is a manufacturing aspect with the preparation of stock tracks and pelmets involving cutting and assembly, this involves using circular saw and drill etc.
You will need to think outside the box and come up with solutions should problems arise, as well as having contingency planning to avoid them happening in the first place.
You must have the aptitude and the right attitude to make this a success. You will need to supply references so we can speak to someone and know for sure you are the right person to join our team and help in our continued success.
Benefits
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus
You can find more about our company on our LinkedIn page
