Warehouse Operative/Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Full-Time Warehouse Operative/Driver to assist the smooth running of the warehouse and make deliveries to customers.
Responsibilities:
Assisting in the warehouse, picking and packing of orders, booking in daily deliveries and putting stock away.
Unloading containers of incoming stock
Assisting with set up and breakdown of exhibition stands at various regional and national shows
The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record as a warehouse operative with a solid and stable work history. The position on offer involves heavy work and lifting. You will also need to be flexible in your approach and willing to help out in many areas of the business as and when required. During the peak season, hours will increase on some days to meet high demand. Driving licence is a must, as part of the role involves delivering to customers in one of our Luton Vans.
Skills/Qualities Required: ·
· Counter Balance Forklift licence preferable
· Solid history of experience in warehouse work
· Good Communications Skills
· Sound Numeracy and Literacy skills
· Customer Focused
· Team Player
· Able to be flexible if working hours demand
· Full clean driving licence is a must
· Computer Literacy – a bonus
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Job Type / Category
The work environment is mainly warehouse based but you will also be required to make local and occasional national deliveries to customers. The product is indoor and outdoor furniture which can be large and heavy with some pieces. A good sense of organisational skills is essential to ensure the orderly flow of goods inward and outward.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eastbourne, BN23 6NY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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 Warehouse Operative/Driver roles across Firmans Direct Ltd'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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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