Weekend Stores Person - Liverpool

We are looking for a Casual Zero-Hours Weekend Stores Person to join us in our mission of delivering quality outdoor products such as log cabins, garden offices, sheds and gazebos designed with care, built to last, and made to make our customers smile!

Who We Are:

Established in 1994, Dunster House Ltd is a proud, family-run business that’s continuing to grow and evolve. Last year, we expanded even further — opening four new sites and now employing over 600 amazing people across 15 locations across the UK.

For more than 30 years, we’ve been passionate about designing, manufacturing, and retailing quality garden lifestyle products that help our customers make the most of their outdoor spaces. As garden building specialists, we’re proud to deliver our products directly to our customers using our very own fleet, ensuring care and quality every step of the way.

To find out more about Dunster House Ltd, visit our website

The Role:

This job is based out of our Liverpool Branch - L36 6AD and the ideal candidate may be offered shifts being responsible for preparing orders and supporting smooth stores operations through efficient handling of goods.

Role Overview:

  • Ensure vehicles are loaded correctly and the weights comply with Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (weights are printed on delivery notes and it is dispatch and driver who checks them)
  • Check that all items for delivery are picked and loaded correctly (Pick, check and load all items for deliveries)
  • Ensure all correct paperwork is marked off accordingly
  • Unloading, receiving and checking the goods correctly and placing in the relevant stores area under routine system
  • Assisting with weekly stock checks and maintaining and tidiness of the stores area
  • Completion of relevant paperwork and adhering to company policy and procedure
  • Ensuring safety at all times while driving the forklift
  • Pick and issue goods for collections
  • Issue goods from stores to production staff
  • Receive and store goods made by production

Requirements:

  • Stores/warehouse experience
  • Reach/Counter balance Forklift Truck experience and national certification is essential
  • Manual handling skills

What We Offer:

  • Shifts are offered on an ad-hoc basis, primarily at weekends
  • For flexibility, there may be an option for some shifts to cover weekday working as required by the business
  • 07.30 start time, with varied finish times based on business need
  • £13.21 per hour for hours worked
  • There may be opportunities to apply for fixed-term or permanent employed roles in the future, subject to business needs
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