Quality Control Team Member

We have a great opportunity for a Quality Control Team Member to join Team OB in our Warehouse in Andover. This role is part time, and there is some flexibility on shift pattern. This role will need to cover our key intake days across Monday to Wednesday, but we are open to discussing your availability. Options of shifts below, As the Quality Control Team Member at our Andover Warehouse, your will support key quality control activities on a part-time basis. These include furniture inspections, 100% inspections, re-work and relabelling. You will work both independently and alongside the Assistant Quality Controller. As part of the wider Quality Control team, you will liaise with colleagues in the Andover Warehouse, Quality Control and Customer Services. This is a physical role involving regular work in the warehouse, assisting in checking deliveries, lifting and moving boxes from various locations manually and with the use of a forklift. You will also occasionally undertake Warehouse duties under the direction of Warehouse Management such as store picking, web order packing and dispatching, and returns processing Ideally, you will have experience in warehousing and quality control or hold a relevant qualification. As an OB Quality Control Team Member you will

  • Supporting QC activities including furniture inspection (unpacking and repacking stock), 100% inspections, re-works, and relabelling
  • QC inspection sample picking from deliveries
  • Furniture returns processing
  • Picking and dispatching second quality goods to stores
  • Faulty product inspections and system movements
  • QC stock movements
  • QC stock Inventory upkeep and Stocktake support
  • Providing cover during QC annual leave and other absence
  • Managing Charity collections and offsite QC works logistics
  • Warehouse returns processing, web orders packing and dispatching
  • Assisting with Intake checks during deliveries

    Forklift operating experience is advantageous, although on-the-job training is available.
  • Warehouse operational experience
  • QC knowledge would be advantageous
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A methodical approach with the ability to organise, prioritise and make sound decisions.
  • Keen eye for details
  • Ability to work in a team and independently.
  • Ability to undertake manual handling/heavy lifting

    Oliver Bonas is an independent British lifestyle store. We are proud to call ourselves Team OB and believe Oliver Bonas is a truly special place to work. Our company values are Work Hard, Play Hard & Be Kind, and these values sit at the heart of every role here at OB. We are passionate and provide everyone with a fun place to work. Working at OB is more than just a job; it's somewhere to build a career you are passionate about.

    22.5 hours per week - Monday to Wednesday 9:30am-17:00pm
  • 25 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9:30am-14:30pm
  • 25 hours per week - Sunday to Thursday 9:30am-14:30pm
    • This is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract, with the potential to be extended. Our Warehouse is based at Unit 2, 40 Stephenson Close, East Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, SP10 3RU.,
  • Generous employee discount up to 50% off all OB products
  • Free access to our 24-hour employee assistance programme with Omnia Health - offering financial, emotional and vocational support.
  • Flexible holiday - 30 or 33 days (including bank holidays) - increasing to 35 days with length of service.
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Voice network and EDI team
  • Mental Health First Aider support
  • Education and support throughout 360 eLearning platform
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