Porter - Temporary
7 days ago
York
A great opportunity has arisen to join a fast-paced furniture wholesale business in the Middlesbrough area. Baker Furniture, part of the Barker and Stonehouse Group, offers design-led commercial cabinet furniture to over 300 customers within the UK and Europe, including some of the country's premium national retailers. Baker Furniture is recruiting an enthusiastic and flexible temporary Porter to join their team for approximately 6 months. Duties Include • The movement and storage of furniture in and out of the warehouse, • Unloading and loading vehicles securely and correctly, • Safely storing furniture on racking systems, • Opening and wrapping furniture, • Assembling items of furniture (including flat pack), • Rotating stock, • Maintaining a clean and tidy work area, • Correct and safe use of lifting and handling equipment to move furniture, • Driving forklift truck/cherry picker, • Driving company vehicles when authorised, • Adhering to health and safety rules and regulations, • Other reasonable duties within the job holders capabilities The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. Requirements for the Post • A flexible approach, • Able to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team, • A full driving licenceWe Offer, • Attractive salary, • Company pension scheme, • Staff discount If you are the person described above, please apply below. Closing Date: 12 noon 17.06.2026 Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Baker Furniture is an equal opportunities employer. JBRP1_UKTJ