ABOUT OKA

Founded over 20 years ago by three entrepreneurial women with a passion for beautiful, practical and comfortable homes, OKA is more than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affair with living well.

We inspire people to confidently create a home that reflects their personality, a space where nothing should be too precious or perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends. British-born, today we have 15 stores across the UK –an established Interior Design and Trade business, a mail-order service, thriving website and an app.

We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Warehouse Operative to support our Operations team, based at our warehouse in AIT, Swindon.

ABOUT US

We know the best work is done by people who enjoy their jobs, so we create a fun and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and is able to thrive. We are looking for an agile and proactive Warehouse Operative with a positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit who can help us nurture this company culture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pick and prepare customer orders
• Assist with a variety of Warehouse tasks, including picking and packing, unloading of containers and loading of customer orders
• Accurate and efficient completion of tasks
• Effective communication of any issues encountered to all necessary parties
• Confidently communicate internally, dealing with QC issues and responding to teams across the company.
• Ensuring all legal Health & Safety legislation and operational procedures are adhered to at all times
• Working in adherence with Health & Safety Guidelines at all times to ensure the safety of yourself and others

ABOUT YOU

• Experience in warehouse picking and packing
• A polite and positive manner
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the business
• An understanding of premium brands and the required level of customer service
• Actively seeks continuous personal improvement in the work environment
• Ability to adapt in a fast-moving business, taking on new challenges and responsibilities
• Flexible attitude to working within other areas or departments depending on business requirements
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• A creative, problem-solving spirit
• Passion for the OKA brand

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holiday entitlement), plus Length of Service increases
• Day off for your birthday
• BUPA Health Cash Plan
• Generous staff discount: 50% from when you pass probation
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eligibility for a discretionary company Bonus Scheme
• Plus a suite of additional employee benefits including Company pension scheme, life assurance cover, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme, interest free travel loans, social events, online wellbeing centre and more