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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

Warehouse Assistant/Driver – 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 Warehouse Assistant/Driver to be part of our successful business.

Based at the Distribution Centre in Fakenham, you will initially be working as part of the warehouse team gaining knowledge of products and processes. The main 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.

Once you have gained the knowledge and skills that are essential to being able to deliver to our customers, you will be placed on a driver rota and will assist with deliveries.  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;

This role will include lifting, 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 would be 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 and attractive benefits including staff discount in our stores and cafes.

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking

Application deadline: 27/06/2025

 

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.     

 

Click here to download an Application form>>