Warehouse Operative
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Position Overview & Specifications
As a Warehouse Operative, you will be a valuable member of a team, committed to providing great service to stores and customers alike. You will need to work to a high standard, meet the required productivity and accuracy standards and do so in a safe manner
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Operation of boom truck / MHE (only if qualified to do so) for picking / moving carpets and flooring products as required
- To keep your area of work clean and tidy as required and adopt a ‘clean as you go’ approach
- Adhere to standard operating procedures and work instructions
- Adhere to health and safety policies
- Report any issues of a Health and Safety nature
- To work accurately
- To have flexibility to cover other roles in the warehouse in order to meet operational needs
- Be prepared to work extra hours and overtime when the business need arises and especially at peak times
- Working in a team environment
- Process paperwork - as required
- Operate IT systems - as required
- Working within a physically demanding environment
- Operation of Mechanical Handling Equipment – as required
- Manual handling
- To ensure work is carried out using the appropriate equipment for the job and to follow company procedures so that KPI's can be achieved in the most effective and safe manner.
- Undertake appropriate training to become multi-skilled
- Ensure daily MHE / Equipment checks are carried out and relevant forms completed
- To report any defects using the appropriate channels
- Assist in identifying any areas to improve the operation Any other duties as deemed reasonable within the scope of the role as requested by management
- To assist in the cleaning of the warehouse as required
- Adhere to start and finish times and processes to support
- To comply with company policies
- To support the objectives of the business
- To operate the cutting machine (only if qualified to do so)
- Being able to work under pressure
What you will need:
- A positive attitude
- To be a good team player
- Enthusiasm
- To be flexible
- To work effectively and in a safe manner
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: Home Furniture & Housewares Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Operative roles across carpetright'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 Home Furniture & Housewares Stores.
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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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