Location: Lincoln House Factory, Lincoln House, DE55 4QQ
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time. 39 hours per week.
Shifts: Mon - Thurs 08:00 - 16:00 Fri 06:00 - 13:00
Salary: £23,890
About DFSIt takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on great quality sofas since 1969.
We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.
Are you ready to make yourself at DFS?
DFS Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer; celebrating diversity and committed to a culture of inclusion and belonging. We extend a warm welcome to everyone, embracing a variety of voices and perspectives. As we continue to work on building a workplace that is representative of the customers we serve and the communities we live and work in, we strongly encourage applications from members of minority and under-represented groups. Across the Group, we want to create an environment where everyone feels at home.
What you'll be doingAs a Warehouse Assistant / FLT Driver you will work within our fast paced and fun warehouse team loading and unloading materials and furniture from delivery vans. This role will require a lot of heavy lifting and manual handling, as well as keeping a tidy and controlled yard environment
Unloading of commodities such as feet, fabric and sundry items from delivery vehicles
Ensuring that the delivery paperwork is accurate and what is delivered matches
Ensuring delivered items are put away in the correct place, and delivery paperwork is passed on to the appropriate person to be booked in on the system
Keeping the yard tidy and free from debris and rubbish
Working internally in the factory when delivery vehicles are not in the yard
The role is for you if...Capabilities required:
High Level of Organisational Skills
Ability to prioritise workload effectively
Ability to work alone
Good level of communication skills
Self motivated
Experience / Qualifications:
FLT Licence is a requirement for the role
DFS Benefits
Competitive salary + benefits package
Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
Generous holiday allowance
Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.
Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
Group Pension Scheme
Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
Full comprehensive training
Paid days to volunteer each year
Overtime at time + 1/3
Any offer is subject to references & DBS Checks
