Retail Support Operative - 30 Hours fixed term

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DFS

Retail Support Operative - 30 Hours fixed term

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<!-- Introduction --><div class="feature-text"><h2> Your new role</h2><p><strong>About Us:</strong></p><p>It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS.&nbsp;We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.</p><p><strong>About the role:</strong></p><p>Our Retail Support Operativeplay a vital role in facilitating the management and movement of stock within our showrooms.&nbsp;Working closely with the Branch General Manager, Store Teams and Distribution Centres, you will ensure a smooth transition of stock from the Distribution Centres to store and onto customers' homes. Updating stock systems and customers along the way.</p><p>Monday to Friday any 4 days from those 5 on the day 8am - 3.30pm</p><p><strong>Here’s what we offer:</strong></p><p><strong>The Highlights</strong></p><ul><li><p>Competitive Pay &amp; Work-Life Balance:&nbsp;With an hourly rate of £12.71 and a reliable schedule, leading to a strong annual earning potential including uncapped commission.</p></li><li><p>Our store hours are pretty flexible: 10am-8pm on weekdays, 10am-6pm on Saturdays, and 10am-5pm on Sundays. You might not be working every weekend, but hitting those peak times is a great way to boost your earnings.</p></li><li><p>Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us.</p></li></ul><p><strong>There’s more…</strong></p><ul><li><p>Generous holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get. Opportunity to purchase additional holidays each year.</p></li><li><p>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member.</p></li><li><p>Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, discounts for friends and family plus discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers.</p></li><li><p>Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships.</p></li><li><p>Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes.</p></li><li><p>Life Assurance &amp; Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay.</p></li></ul><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Maintain a high level of attention to detail when organising and coordinating stock movements for customer deliveries.</p></li><li><p>Ensure all stock is handled accurately and efficiently to support timely and correct deliveries.</p></li><li><p>Deliver excellent customer service by demonstrating a positive, professional, and engaging attitude during all customer interactions.</p></li><li><p>Build strong relationships with customers by understanding, managing, and meeting their expectations effectively.</p></li><li><p>Carry out heavy manual lifting and safe movement of furniture and stock as part of daily responsibilities.</p></li><li><p>Work in a physically demanding environment that requires reliability, stamina, and safe handling practices.</p></li><li><p>A high attention to detail is a must as you will be organising the movement of stock for customer deliveries.&nbsp;During your interactions with customers you will need to demonstrate a positive and engaging personality to define and meet their expectations.</p></li><li><p>This role will require heavy manual lifting of furniture and movement of stock.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Our Commitment to Inclusion:</strong></p><p>We’re committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks.&nbsp;We invest in partnerships that drive change, from &nbsp;introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower and supporting Doncaster Pride, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail.</p><p>We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you.</p><p>(All roles are subject to satisfactory DBS checks.)</p></div><!-- Apply Button --><a href="https://apply.dfsgroup.co.uk/members/?j=271&amp;lang=en&amp;" class="btn btn-apply apply_bottom">Apply<i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a>

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Retail Support Operative - 30 Hours fixed term

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