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The Role:
The job:his is an exciting opportunity to join our distribution team at Dreams. As a Warehouse Team Leader or as called in the world of Dreams, a Senior Service Centre Operative on the 3pm-11pm shift. You`ll play a key role in serving our customers, ensuring their perfect bed is delivered without a hitch.Your standard working week will be 38.75 hrs (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday, however you`ll be paid in accordance with total hours worked.Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a taste of what you`ll be doing day-to-day...- Co-ordinate the workload of the Warehouse Operatives to achieve the required results- Providing `on the job` training and support of new starters- Ensure accurate receipt of both goods inwards from internal and external suppliers- Supervise a team of warehouse operatives in the safe offloading and loading vehicles; including heavy lifting of products including mattresses, bedframes and sofa beds- Checking deliveries on to systems, and checking & completing delivery paperwork- Work to achieve daily targets- Organising and prioritising the workload- Assist with the smooth operation of the warehouseIn your dream role, you`ll receive:- Competitive salary: £12.71 hourly rate- Bonus: Performance-related monthly bonus to recognise our superstar dreamers.- Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping.- Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans.- Learning and development: Our comprehensive induction program gives you the best possible start to your career with us, with the opportunity to progress into different business areas as your experience grows.- Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a full wellness hub, including a 24-hour helpline, out of hours GP services and access to counselling.
The Person:
This is the type of person we`re dreaming of:- People-first: You will have a friendly and personable nature- Experience: It would be super handy if you had some knowledge of home delivery services and working in a warehouse- Team player: Every dreamer plays a role in making each day enjoyable, so you`ll have a positive work ethic and thrive as a part of a team.- Resilient: We know things don`t always go to plan, so remaining calm under pressure is important.- Communicator: Using your excellent communications skills, you`ll be able to build rapport and establish great relationships with your colleagues.- Willing to learn: To begin with, your ability to follow instructions will be important. As part of your induction, we`ll train you to understand how we work so being open and willing to learn will be a big help.- Flexible: You will need to be flexible with your working hours, including working on Saturdays.
About dreams:
At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well. Together we`ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button.You`ll join our expert team who deliver 14,000 mattresses, bases and headboards every single week. Now that`s a lot of Zzzs. So if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.Dreams. Love your job.
