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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



Furniture Sales Advisor

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 Furniture Sales Advisor to be part of our successful business within our Norwich Superstore.

You will be responsible for advising customers, processing sales orders and maintaining product displays to a high standard. You will also have a real passion for selling and be able to demonstrate first class customer service. Previous experience within furniture sales would be desirable. However, previous face to face retail experience is essential.

This position is based on 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 10.00am to 6.00pm, over five days. This includes working weekends and Bank Holidays.
Excellent remuneration package with OTE £30K+ plus benefits. We offer guaranteed commission for the first three months.
We offer attractive benefits together with the opportunity to be part of our friendly and highly successful team.

If you think you’ll fit – send us your CV today with a covering letter.

Pay: From £22,308.00 per year

Benefits:
•    Company pension
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Discounted or free food
•    Employee discount
•    Life insurance
•    On-site parking
Application deadline: 05/07/2024



Full-time Catering Assistant/Cook - Norwich


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 Catering Assistant/Cook to be part of our successful business.

Based within the restaurant at the superstore in Norwich, the main duties will include cooking traditional meals; cakes and scones etc, preparing food, serving customers, washing up, clearing tables and maintaining high levels of cleanliness in our restaurant and kitchen areas.
The successful candidate will have previous cooking experience and previous experience of working within a catering environment is desirable.

The hours of work will be 40 per week over 5 days, Sunday to Saturday between the hours of 8.00am and 4.30pm and will include weekends and bank holidays.
We offer a competitive rate of pay of £11.53 per hour (subject to Government pay guidelines) and attractive company benefits together with the opportunity to be part of our friendly team.

Benefits:
•    Company pension
•    Cycle to work scheme
•    Discounted or free food
•    Employee discount
•    Life insurance
•    On-site parking
•    Store discount
Experience:
•    Catering: 1 year (preferred)
•    Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Application deadline: 19/07/2024

 



Flooring Sales Advisor


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 Flooring Sales Advisor to be part of our successful business within our Fakenham Superstore.

The role:

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will be comfortable in dealing face to face with customers. Helping and guiding them through the products on offer. You will develop an outstanding knowledge of product, display standards and customer service.
This position is based on 37.5 hours per week between the hours of 9.00am to 5.00pm, over five days and will include working weekends and bank holidays.

We are looking for:

Someone who is enthusiastic, highly motivated and works well in a team. Applicants must have an approachable manner and a flexible attitude.
Previous experience within flooring sales would be desirable but full training would be given to the right candidate. However, previous face to face retail experience is essential.

Salary:

Basic salary plus commission with on target earnings of £25K+. We offer guaranteed commission for the first three months.

Benefits:

· 20 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday
· Employee discount after three months
· Company pension & Life insurance scheme
· On-site parking
· Cycle to work scheme
· Discounted or free food


Application deadline: 05/07/2024

 



Web Order Packing Assistant

We currently have a vacancy for a Web Order Packing Assistant based at our Distribution Centre in Fakenham. Working as part of a small team, you will provide administration support to our Web team. Your key responsibilities will be:

· To go through daily web orders and run reports
· To assist in the processing and packing of web orders
· To assist with customer collections
· To liaise with the Homewares Warehouse Supervisor regarding web orders
· To assist with receiving transfers
· To assist with ticketing & labelling of goods and collections
· General office duties including filling, photocopying and general housekeeping

This position requires a well organised, methodical and logical person with a flexible attitude. The successful candidate will be a good communicator, computer literate, accurate and numerate and able to work to strict deadlines. Previous experience within an administration role is essential.

This position is 40 hours per week, between the hours of 8.00am - 5.00pm, over five days Monday to Friday.

Pay: £11.64 per hour

Benefits:
•    Company pension
•    Discounted or free food
•    Employee discount
•    On-site parking
•    
Experience:
•    Administration: 1 year (preferred)
•    Computer skills: 1 year (preferred)

Application deadline: 19/07/2024



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.     

 

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