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Careers at Aldiss


MR W.V. Aldiss (Mr. Val) & Mr T.C. Aldiss (Mr Tim)

WJ Aldiss limited has been a part of Norfolk homes and families for over 130 years. Over the years we have become one of East Anglia's leading independant retailers. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and we are looking for talented and self-motivated individuals to join our successful business.

The Aldiss stores are visited by over half a million a customers a year which is no surprise as we hold an extension range of over 40,000 high quality products available in store and online. Alongside our many qualities are a massive multi media advertising and many, many big named brands, exceptional quality and customer service. We are expected, by our customers to deliver at the highest level of staff performance and as a member of the team you will need to be professional and customer focused at all times. You will be rewarded with an excellent package, outstanding benefits and a first class working environment. Opportunities to join our tight-knit, highly successful team are rare. If you think you’ll fit in - send us your CV today!

CURRENT VACANCIES



Driver/Warehouse Assistant – Fakenham


W J Aldiss Limited is one of East Anglia's leading independent retailers and has been established for over 130 years. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and we are looking for a full-time Driver/Warehouse Assistant to be part of our successful business.
Driver - Working as part of a two-person team, the main duties for customer deliveries will include:
· Delivering furniture to customers premises in a safe and timely manner and adhering to driving/tachograph rules;
· Unloading furniture from vans and taking into customers homes in a safe and efficient manner and removing furniture from customers homes as necessary;
· Providing exceptional customer service with politeness and professionalism.
You will be working as part of the warehouse team initially to gain the knowledge and skills that are essential to being able to deliver to our customers. Once you have received the required training, you will be placed on a driver rota and assist with customer deliveries. The training period in the warehouse may be reduced for drivers with appropriate qualifications and experience.
Warehouse - Based at the Distribution Centre in Fakenham, the main warehouse duties will include:
· Assisting with movement of large items of stock around the warehouse and other company premises which will involve lifting, using a forklift or other aids;
· Assisting with loading and unloading goods from vehicles/vans;
· Assisting with stock administration paperwork including receipt of goods;
· General housekeeping duties in and around company premises.
This role will include heavy lifting and manual tasks on a daily basis.
What we are looking for:
· A positive and motivated team player;
· Ability to complete administration paperwork in a timely and accurate manner;
· A full car driving licence is essential;
· A Class 1 and forklift licence is advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided for the right candidate.
This is a Monday to Friday position working 40 hours per week between the hours of 8am and 5pm. Only very occasional Saturday working will be required. Bank Holiday working is not required.
We offer a competitive rate of pay of £13.08 per hour plus a driver bonus of £10 per day once on the driver rota and when out on deliveries:
Delivery driver rate - £13.08 to £14.33 per hour (based on an 8-hour working day)
Warehouse rate - £13.08 per hour

Application Deadline: 03/07/2026


 



If you would like to be considered for future roles within our company please feel free to send in your CV or application form. We keep your submission on file for 6 months and should a suitable job vacancy arise you will be contacted. You can download and complete an application form below and send it to the Personnel Department, Oxborough Lane, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 8AF. Alternatively, you can send your CV with a covering letter to careers@aldiss.com.     

 

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