Warehouse Operative

Designer Contracts
North Northamptonshire, England
Full time
3 days ago

Designer Contracts is the UK’s largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities. As well as floor covering, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting.

We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million. Our valued staff are our key asset.

Our continuous success is based on having a loyal, motivated and welcoming team of people with a drive to succeed.

Due to our continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative to join our friendly team at our Central Distribution Warehouse in Kettering.

Salary - £26,250 plus bonus

Type – Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern – Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Do you have:

Good communication skills?

An ability required to prioritise, multi-task, and manage your time effectively?

The ability to accurately follow instructions?

If so then we would like to hear from you!


The ideal candidate must be a strong team player with good attention to detail and a great attitude to work.

The main objectives of the role are to use material handling equipment (MHE) and bespoke machinery to pick, cut and load flooring in a safe and timely manner and to always ensure that the warehouse is secure, efficient and tidy at all times.


Other key areas of responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring that our health and safety standards are maintained at all times
  • Picking, cutting, loading and putting away stock
  • Assisting with the loading and unloading of goods from vehicles
  • Monitoring goods entering and leaving the warehouse
  • Ensuring all goods in the warehouse are labelled and stored safely, neatly and correctly
  • Processing waste streams into recyclable and non-recyclable bales
  • Carrying out housekeeping duties in relation to the warehouse
  • Ensuring stock and warehouse security

Key Requirements:

  • Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
  • Great organisation skills, with accuracy and attention to detail
  • Must be willing to undertake training for a Fork Lift Truck certificate
  • Ability to work efficiently and safely under tight deadlines


Our generous benefits package includes:

  • Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and development
  • Competitive Bonus
  • 32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays
  • Additional days leave for long service
  • Health care plan provided by Westfield Health
  • Life Insurance
  • Contributory Pension scheme
  • Free on-site parking
  • All inclusive and paid for team building days out
  • A generous employee discount


Applications online only. No recruitment agencies.

Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer.

Across the UK we have been installing all types of flooring for many years. We are a progressive, customer service focussed company that goes beyond an extensive product range of floorcoverings and includes

  • Curtains & Blinds
  • Showhome & Design Services
  • Furniture & Lighting

We are a national company with a unique network of 15 regional centres. Since 1992 we have enjoyed considerable growth, allowing us to build considerable financial resources, a robust operational structure, fantastic buying power and an experienced workforce of 300 employees. This gives us great stability and it means you can trust us to meet all your needs; now and in the future.

Telephone: 01246 854577

Email: Enquiries@DesignerContracts.com

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