Role: Warehouse Porter
Location: Tillcoultry
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Contract: Seasonal: Temp 2-month contract starting ASAP
About us:
Sterling Home is a proud family-owned Scottish business, renowned for offering an exceptional selection of quality furniture, homewares, and interior design solutions. Established in 1973 by George Knowles Snr., the company began its journey in an old mill in Tillicoultry, Central Scotland. Over the past 50 years, Sterling Home has grown into one of Scotland’s largest and most diverse family-run retailers in the furniture and homewares industry.
With stores across Scotland, including locations in Tillicoultry, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Dunfermline, and Uddingston, we are proud to be part of the Sterling Furniture Group, which also includes Forrest, Anderson & England, and Buicks.
Our team is dedicated to inspiring and delighting our customers with exceptional design and outstanding service!
We are now looking for a dedicated and driven seasonal Warehouse Porter to join our dynamic Distribution Team in Tillicoultry for an initial 2-month period!
The Role:
The Warehouse Porter plays a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and efficient customer experience. Key responsibilities include:
- Storing, handling, picking, and packing materials and orders
- Preparing and finalising orders for delivery
- Loading and unloading vehicles, as well as assembling, preparing, and performing quality checks on furniture
- Collaborating with team members to support colleagues and assist customers as needed
- Assisting drivers with the delivery of furniture across multiple locations and routes
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment within the warehouse
- Communicating clearly and working effectively with both supervisors and colleagues
This role is essential in delivering exceptional service and ensuring the seamless operation of the warehouse and delivery process.
About you!
We're looking for an experienced, proactive, reliable individual with a positive, customer-focused attitude. You thrive in a team environment, have strong communication skills, and can manage a heavy workload while staying organised and efficient. Most importantly, you are passionate about delivering excellent service and take pride in your work and are eager to learn and grow.
Here’s what you can look forward to as our new Sterling Home colleague:
Wellbeing Support: Access local gym discounts and up to 6 free face-to-face or phone counselling sessions to support your mental health.
Career Growth: Unlock development opportunities and grow your career with us.
Secure Your Future: Boost your pension for a brighter tomorrow.
Generous Staff Discount: Enjoy 30% off on products and services, plus exclusive discounts on high street brands and entertainment via our SAGE Benefits portal.
Holiday Recharge: Get 30 days of paid holiday, with the option to purchase more for those extra-long getaways.
Convenient Perks: Complimentary electric car charging points.
Life Assurance: Enjoy free life cover of at least twice your annual salary, up to retirement age.
Excited to be part of our team?
If you're ready to take on a new challenge and contribute to the success of a leading furniture retailer, we want to hear from you!
We understand that searching for a new opportunity can be challenging, so we’ve made our application process as simple as possible. Once you submit your CV, one of our hiring managers will be in touch to inform you of the outcome - whether that’s inviting you to a pre-screen interview or letting you know that your experience isn't quite the right fit for us at this time.
We are committed to responding to all applications within 7 working days, no matter the outcome.
Our recruitment process is straightforward:
Submit your CV.
You’ll be notified whether you’ve made it to the next stage - a pre-screen telephone interview, where we’ll share more details about the role and learn about your experience and what you're looking for.
If you move forward, the final step is a face-to-face interview with the Distribution & Logistics Manager.
APPLY NOW to join our team as a Warehouse Porter and embark on a rewarding career journey with Sterling Home.
At Sterling Home, we value our employees and offer a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded. You'll have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to growth, excellence and innovation.
Please note, given the potential for a high volume of applicants, this vacancy may close sooner than expected. To ensure you’re considered for this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 months
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 05/09/2025