Goods In Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Duties will include:
Goods In
- Assisting with the receiving and unloading of delivery vehicles
- Assisting with the cross checking of delivered stock against purchase orders
- Identifying damaged or incorrect items
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Delivering of stock to relevant departments
General
- Assist with container storage, inventory and security; organisation and packing/unpacking of container stock
- Assist with moving stock throughout site; safely using a forklift truck or T20 as trained
- General site maintenance, including cleanliness and safe storage in the yard, carpark and site
- Assist with waste management; including general waste collections, recycling, wood and cardboard; ensuring safe & proper use of equipment and reporting of any maintenance issues
- Assist other departments as directed by your manager/supervisor regarding bringing stock onto the shop floor, merchandising, removal of excess stock and/or waste
- Assist with car park duties as needed; covering the front door & sanitising of trollies as necessary
Assist in all areas of the logistics department; as well as any reasonable request for assistance as requested by your manager/supervisor
The ideal candidate will:
- Able to listen to and follow instructions
- Ability to complete a wide ranging set of tasks within a set time period; work under pressure
- Forklift licence beneficial but full training will be provided
- Ability to use T20 and other equipment safely
This list, although comprehensive, is not limited. You may be required support other areas of the business as reasonably required.
Benefits
- Staff discount throughout the store; including restaurant and Farmshop
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Work life balance
- Company Pension
- Free parking on site
- One day off for your birthday after 2 years service
- Working alongside like-minded individuals in a fun but professional environment of a family run business
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Goods In Assistant roles across Chessington Garden Centre's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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