To assist the Warehouse Supervisor in the day to day running of the shop floor, this could involve dealing with sales leads, online requests, cash handling, processing telephone sales – card payments. It may be required at times, to upload onto social media platforms.
Tasks:
- To serve customers within a busy furniture warehouse
- To arrange delivery and collections of furniture with customers on the warehouse floor
- To maintain the tidiness of the warehouse, provide clear and safe access, adhering to our Health and Safety policies
- To prepare furniture in the warehouse for deliveries
- To accept, clean and price all incoming furniture, and display appropriately in the warehouse
- To rotate stock on a regular basis to promote sales
- Cash handling duties apply
- Volunteers must be aged 18+
Skills
- Experience of a warehouse environment desirable, but not essential
- Previous experience in retail / sales would be an advantage
- Good customer service / communication skills
- Organised
- Team player
- Due to the lifting of some heavy items, volunteers will need to be physically fit
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
18+ - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Out of pocket - Ongoing support
Support is offered by both the Warehouse Supervisor and the Training Manager. - Training provided
Predominantly internally through our Training Manager. A range of internal opportunities are available, however external training will be provided for those volunteers with the enthusiasm and commitment to develop their career prospects. - Volunteer induction
Standard induction to organisation covering health and safety, manual handling etc, to be followed by tailored training, based on identified needs of volunteer. To be co-ordinated with Community Transport Trainer. - Volunteers covered by insurance
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 12/10/2023
End Date: 12/10/2024
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| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
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