Warehouse/Retail Assistant / Paint Mixing
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are a family owned business with over 40 years in the paint industry. With four sites, the company covers East Anglia, East London and Essex regions. Our branches are at Canvey Island, Dagenham, Latchingdon & Ipswich. We supply paints and ancillary products across a wide range of industries, primarily to the Auto trade.
Role Responsibilities:
Fulfilling Customer orders face-to-face in the shop, taking phone and email instructions.
Weighing and mixing paints for various industries.
Using mixing machinery to mix paint.
Checking vehicle paperwork to understand what colour you will be required to mix.
Using a colour match scanner or colour cards to match the correct colour.
Using computer based programs to understand what paints have to be mixed to achieve the desired colour.
Loading and Unloading Stock.
General Warehouse duties, stock checks, cleaning etc.
Cleaning Paint mix room and mix equipment.
Customer Deliveries using company Van.
Taking payment, using till and creating invoices.
Other ad-hoc duties may be required.
The Person:
A positive outgoing team player with a good eye for colour.
Methodical and good at working under pressure.
Flexible to work on agreed Saturday morning staff rota.
Full valid UK driving licence is essential, held for a minimum of 2 years
Excellent attention to detail.
Basic computer skills and good with numbers, reading codes and following mix instructions.
Good communication skills and the ability to both work as part of a team and using own initiative.
Have a good knowledge of the East Anglia area.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am-5pm & every other Saturday 9am-12pm
28 days holiday tbc
NEST Pension
Salary dependant on experience - Meets National Minimum Wage
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.50-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ipswich, IP1 5BN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- You must have a working knowledge of the East Anglia Area for deliveries. You will be required to drive a van and Deliver across Suffolk
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/04/2023
Reference ID: Ipswich
Expected start date: 10/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse/Retail Assistant / Paint Mixing roles across CARS Ltd Ipswich (Colchester Auto Refinishing Supplies Ltd)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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