Stock Operative

Role Responsibility

As a Stock Operative, you will ensure that stock is accounted for in the loading bay and store, allowing the sales team to provide an efficient service to our customers. You will manage the intake and distribution of deliveries and keep paperwork up-to-date, using your initiative to sort out any problems. Working effectively with colleagues to ensure deliveries are received within the correct time frame and unloaded and processed efficiently. This can often be a busy role, where the ability to problem solve and maintain high standards of housekeeping is important, and we’ll expect you to follow safety and security practices at all times.

You will be required to work 3 days a week (Shifts are 8am-1pm or 7am-12noon these are 5 hour shifts) The days you will be expected to work three of the following days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday.

As a Stock Operative you will:

• Support with the moving of fixtures and fittings, VM kit and managing our BOH and Void areas to make them safe and organised.
• Support with organising and prioritising deliveries to ensure these are received and processed on time and delivered to the correct departments in store
• Collaborate with B&M on RTW/RTVs. Supporting the sales team in collecting stock and preparing items to be dispatched, ensuring all items are processed and accounted for
• Keep all records up to date to ensure any stock movements are accounted for
• Maintain a clear loading dock, ensuring all back of house areas and fire exits are kept clear
• Manage the movement of stock between various locations
• Supporting in peak periods with the effective operation of forklift and other machinery
• Regularly communicate with stakeholders to ensure all functions are aware of incoming deliveries and any issues such as delays or deliveries that were not received
• Distribute deliveries to the correct designated areas

The Ideal Candidate

• Well organised. You are able to prioritise your workload and understand the importance your role plays in our service proposition, dealing with multiple requests at any given time whilst ensuring all stock is accounted for
• A great communicator. You will work keep your stakeholders informed on workflow and timescales, pre-empting any issues and suggesting solutions
• Collaborative. You will work closely with multiple teams to ensure the safe guarding of stock, prevent loss and ensure product is accounted for at all times and in a sellable condition while being processed through the store
• Adaptable. Ability to work both independently as well as collaborate. You understand the need to shift working priorities due to competing deadlines and changing priorities
• A solutions focused individual with the ability to review ways of working and suggest improvements
• Able to lift and move stock safely and securely
• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague

About the Company

Rewards and benefits 

Here are just a few of our rewards and benefits that help make our team experience that bit more extraordinary. 

• Flexible working options to benefit you, your family and your wellbeing that can include part-time, flexi-time, job sharing or hybrid working

• Generous annual leave that increases with length of service 

• Up to five paid volunteering days – from beach cleans to co-ordinating food and clothing donations 

• Family leave that suits your set up including Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental leave policies 

• Defined pension contribution scheme  

• Generous bonus and/or commission scheme  

• Enviable team member discount including sale previews and double discount days 

• Exclusive local discounts on a range of restaurants, bars, beauticians and entertainment 

• Subsidised gym memberships  

• A sustainable car salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility criteria)

• Several internal communities to get involved in from our Diversity Board and Green Warriors who are leading the charge on D,E&I and sustainability, to the Wellbeings who are always thinking of new ways to champion healthy minds, bodies and routines for our team members 

• Workplace Options, our confidential team member assistance programme for when life gets tricky or you need a little guidance 

• Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development 

Read on to find out how you can play your part in Reinventing Retail… 

Everyone is welcome 

Selfridges is a place where we want everyone to feel a sense of belonging. We embrace every self and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are leading with purpose to not only increase the visibility and recognition of under-represented talent within our organisation, but the wider industry too. Here at Selfridges, everyone is welcome – irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age or disability, we stand by equal opportunities for all.   

To ensure every feels welcome, we offer support at every stage of the application and interview process.  Should you need it, please let your recruitment contact know and they will be more than happy to help.

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We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign. We were also recognised as a ‘Best 25 Big Company to Work For 2020’ as awarded by The Sunday Times. 

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