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Warehouse Operative 2-11pm Shift

Warehouse Operative 2-11pm Shift

Distribution
Permanent
Full time
Halifax
£12.71 ph + bonus + benefits

The Role

The job:

This is an exciting opportunity to join our distribution team at Dreams. As a Warehouse operative, you`ll play a key role in serving our customers, ensuring their perfect bed is delivered without a hitch.

Your standard working week will be 38.75 hrs (excluding breaks) - 5 days from 6 (Monday to Friday 2pm-11pm and Saturday 11am-8pm), however you`ll be paid in accordance with total hours worked.

Ready to skip the snooze button and get stuck in? Here`s a taste of what you`ll be doing day-to-day...

  • Receiving goods into the warehouse
  • Offloading and loading vehicles; including heavy lifting of products including mattresses, bedframes and sofa beds
  • Checking deliveries on to systems, and checking & completing delivery paperwork
  • Work to achieve daily targets
  • Organising and prioritising the workload
  • Assist with the smooth operation of the warehouse

In your dream role, you`ll receive:

  • Competitive salary: £12.71 hourly rate
  • Bonus: Performance-related monthly bonus to recognise our superstar dreamers.
  • Discounts: Amazing staff discount on Dreams products, plus hundreds of brands including restaurants, holidays, and shopping.
  • Buy-in schemes: You`ll have the opportunity to buy extra holiday, private healthcare, or savings and loans.
  • Learning and development: Our comprehensive induction gives you the best possible start to your career with us, Whether it`s a bitesize course on our Beducation learning platform or face-to-face training from our L&D team, there are heaps of ways to keep your skills sharp at Dreams, with progression opportunities as your experience grows.
  • Wellbeing: We partner with the Retail Trust to offer a full wellness hub, including a 24-hour helpline, out of hours GP services and access to counselling.
  • New to 2024 - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.

The Person

This is the type of person we`re dreaming of:

  • People-first: You will have a friendly and personable nature
  • Experience: It would be super handy if you had some knowledge of home delivery services and working in a warehouse
  • Team player: Every dreamer plays a role in making each day enjoyable, so you`ll have a positive work ethic and thrive as a part of a team.
  • Resilient: We know things don`t always go to plan, so remaining calm under pressure is important.
  • Communicator: Using your excellent communications skills, you`ll be able to build rapport and establish great relationships with your colleagues.
  • Willing to learn: To begin with, your ability to follow instructions will be important. As part of your induction, we`ll train you to understand how we work so being open and willing to learn will be a big help.
  • Flexible: You will need to be flexible with your working hours, including working on Saturdays.

About Dreams

At Dreams, we know your bed is the best place in the whole world. But for the hours between precious sleep, we`d like to make work a special place to be too. We`re the UK`s most loved bed retailer, so it`s important our people feel the love as well.

Together we`ve been making bedtimes better since 1985, with no signs of hitting the snooze button. We`re owned by the world`s largest bedding provider, Tempur Sealy, with over 200 stores, 6 central warehouses and 12 delivery centres nationwide.

You`ll join our expert team who deliver 14,000 mattresses, bases, and headboards every single week. Now that`s a lot of Zzzs. So, if you`re bonkers about bed, silly for siestas and keen on your kip, we think Dreams could be the perfect place for you.

Dreams. Love your job.

We can’t promise breakfast in bed

But, we can promise these:

Wellbeing that works

It’s not something we sweep under the bed – it’s central to how we look after each other.

Perks you can pick

Life looks different for everyone, so we give you options.

Room to grow

Your career should feel as supportive as one of our mattresses.

Extra goodies

Every department has its own set of additional perks too.

Wellbeing that works

Wellbeing that works

Sleep comes easier when you know you’re supported.

Every colleague gets free access to the Retail Trust wellness hub, giving you round-the-clock care for both body and mind. Need to see a GP at 3am? Sorted. Need confidential counselling or expert financial advice? That’s covered too. You’ll also have access to wellbeing resources, self-care tools, and a helpline whenever you need to talk things through. Because life happens, and we’ll make sure you’ve got the support to handle it – not just at work, but everywhere else too.

Perks you can pick

Perks you can pick

We know everyone recharges in different ways.

That’s why we’ve built flexibility right into our benefits. Need a few more duvet days? You can buy extra holiday. Prefer peace of mind? Opt into private healthcare for you and your family. Looking to plan ahead? Make use of our savings and loans schemes to make life’s bigger dreams easier to reach. However you like to look after yourself – time off, top-ups or a little extra security – we’ve got options to make it work for you.

Room to grow

Room to grow

Your career should feel like a journey, not a dead end.

That’s why we invest in training and development that helps you stretch your skills and reach your next goal – whatever that looks like. You’ll have access to workshops, mentoring, leadership programmes and apprenticeships that lead to recognised qualifications. Because at Dreams, growing your career should feel as natural as getting a good night’s sleep.

Extra goodies

Extra goodies

Every department has its own little Dream extras.

In Retail, you’ll find competitive salaries, uncapped commission and peak incentives that make going above and beyond worth it. In Distribution, there are performance-related bonuses and recognition awards for those who go the extra mile. In Bedquarters, you’ll enjoy hybrid working, annual bonuses and colleague discounts. And in our Bed Factory, you’ll get hands-on support and full training to help you master your craft. Wherever you work, you’ll find benefits that fit your role, reward your effort and help you feel right at home.

Where you’ll be working

Here is where you’ll be based, whether that’s Bedquarters, or our Bed Factory or one of our stores.

Halifax

HX3 7PA

Don’t just take our word for it

“I’ve learned so much .”

“I’ve learned so much .”

“Everyone helps each other — whether it’s lifting heavy frames or sharing tips on how to guide customers through our SleepMatch process. I’ve learned so much about product knowledge, customer care, and teamwork. It feels like being part of something bigger.”

Kacey PhelpsStore Team Leader

“Such a positive experience…”

“Such a positive experience…”

“Working in store at Dreams has been such a positive experience. I love helping someone choose the perfect mattress or bed — there’s something really rewarding about knowing you’ve helped someone sleep better. The team’s supportive, and there’s a real focus on learning and growing.”

Sophie McDonaldSleep Expert

“I’ve learned so much .”

“I’ve learned so much .”

“Everyone helps each other — whether it’s lifting heavy frames or sharing tips on how to guide customers through our SleepMatch process. I’ve learned so much about product knowledge, customer care, and teamwork. It feels like being part of something bigger.”

Kacey PhelpsStore Team Leader

“Such a positive experience…”

“Such a positive experience…”

“Working in store at Dreams has been such a positive experience. I love helping someone choose the perfect mattress or bed — there’s something really rewarding about knowing you’ve helped someone sleep better. The team’s supportive, and there’s a real focus on learning and growing.”

Sophie McDonaldSleep Expert
“I’ve learned so much .”
“Such a positive experience…”
“I’ve learned so much .”
“Such a positive experience…”