Warehouse Operative - Central Warehouse and Distribution Centre (CWD) Eastbourne 18.75 hours per week Monday to Wednesday £12,630.00 per annum plus company pension and benefits We have a great opportunity at our Central Warehouse and Distribution Centre in Eastbourne for a reliable and motivated Part Time Warehouse Operative. You will be responsible for the safe storage, picking, packing and dispatch of a wide range of products, goods and samples held in CWD in Eastbourne. Based on Maple Road off Lottbridge Drove, Eastbourne, our CWD Centre has been supporting the operation of our online business for 20 years. With access to over 24,000 different wallcoverings as well as designer paints, we can offer our customers an extremely varied choice of decorating materials all from our Central Warehouse and it’s thanks to our highly efficient and dedicated team that we are able to offer the highest levels of service in doing this. We are a family-owned business with a wonderful heritage of over 120 years, leading the UK marketplace for the supply of decorating materials across the country. We know that our people make our business unique. We place great emphasis on the development and growth of our colleagues - our mantra is to ‘help one another succeed’. To find out more about working with us visit www.Brewers.co.uk/careers We understand that neurodiverse candidates or candidates with a disability may need adjustments or extra support in the application or interview process - we are committed to providing every candidate the opportunity and environment in which to succeed and we will support any reasonable request where we can. As a Warehouse Operative, some of the key responsibilities will include: • Adhering to booking in and booking out procedures on our inhouse stock system (K8) with a high degree of accuracy • Controlling all associated supplier, internal and shipping documentation • Dealing with stock rotation and batch control • Accurately picking and packing customers' orders including samples for delivery • Ensuring urgent and sold orders are prioritised and all other orders are handled by priority and in chronological order • QC checks of documentation and goods processed, to ensure accuracy • Use of Manual Handling Equipment where trained and authorised to do so to support movement of goods • Accurate stock counting for perpetual inventory and annual stock take • Following all safety standards and reporting any breaches of those standards and raising any concerns • Ensuring all company processes and policies are followed • Maintaining the warehouse to agreed standards • Un-loading and loading goods from delivery vehicles Who we are looking for to join the team: • Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbally and written • The ability to use initiative and work well within a team • Highly organised with the ability to work quickly and accurately, with good attention to detail and excellent time management skills • Confident multi tasking and working to deadlines • An approachable, open and friendly personality • Confident with the use of computers with the ability to learn new systems quickly • Keen to learn and develop skills, and progress within our industry • Previous warehouse experience and a valid driving licence is an advantage but not essential In return some of the benefits we offer include: • Competitive salary • 31 days holiday including bank holidays increasing with service • Hybrid working - option of working 2 days from home and 3 days in the office • Free life assurance • 5% of your salary employer contribution to the pension plan (subject to employee contributions) • Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it • Employee Assistance Programme - accessible to colleagues, partner/spouse and dependents • Virtual GP service for yourself and any dependent children to be able to access unlimited medical advice when you need it • Medicash, an optional funded scheme where you can claim money back for routine healthcare treatments • Brewers Colleague discounts giving you huge savings on home improvements • Discounts and rewards with selected partners - major high street brands, supermarkets etc • Additional financial assistance such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loans and Helping Hand Loan Scheme for times of crisis • Comprehensive Induction Programme and ongoing development • After a qualifying period, you will also be eligible for additional benefits such as profit related pay, enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay and a chance to use our Holiday Homes in Cornwall or the Lake District This is not a sedentary role, there is a requirement to be able to lift stock for customer orders, loading and unloading delivery vehicles, tinting paint and replenishing shelves in the shop and stock racks and will include reaching for stock that may include use of ladders and step ups and periods of standing. To apply for this opportunity, please click the Apply Now button on this page to complete the mandatory application form. Please note this role may be removed from listings before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applicants. Please ensure you fully complete the application process if you wish to be considered for this position, we are unable to respond to any applicants that do not complete the process. Other job titles associated with this role include: Stock Control, Warehouse Assistant, Picking and Packing