Work for us!
Work for us!
Work for us!
Behind Barker and Stonehouse is a friendly, talented, loyal and ambitious team.
We keep standards high by employing and retaining the very best people. Care to join us?
OUR STORY
OUR STORY
Did you know we’re a family-run business? We have been for over seventy year and are now the largest family-run furniture company in the UK.
OUR STORES
OUR STORES
We’re no ordinary furniture store. We’ve earned a reputation for being amongst the nation’s most inspirational homeware destinations
The Benefits
Here are some of the perks on offer when you work for Barker and Stonehouse...
COMPANY PENSION
Our workplace pension and death in service scheme will give you peace of mind.
STAFF DISCOUNT
Enjoy a very attractive discount across our beautiful furniture and accessories.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
You can access telephone-based life management and personal support services 24 hours a day.
FLEXIBLE WORKING
We know one size doesn't fit all, which is why many of our roles allow for flexible working.
SOCIAL EVENTS
From charity fundraisers to Christmas festivities, we always make time for fun.
LONG-SERVICE REWARDS
Get an extra day's holiday after 5 years with us, plus a special gift later down the line.
Current Vacancies
DRIVERS 7.5 TONNE - Eggborough Warehouse CLOSING DATE: 10TH FEBRUARY
Job Title:
Driver - 7.5 Tonne
Location:
Eggborough Warehouse
The Role:
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and flexible 7.5T Drivers for our Eggborough Warehouse.
Key Responsibilities:
• Vehicle safety, maintenance and cleanliness
• Daily route planning and control of delivery documentation
• Safe loading and unloading of furniture to customer properties and warehouses
• Communication with customers, stores and warehouses
• Some furniture assembly in customer properties
• Collection of returns and recycled furniture
• Plan and drive to predetermined appointments with due care and attention
• Liaise with customers to confirm delivery times
• Ensure furniture is unwrapped and checked for any damage prior to leaving the customer’s properties
• Maintain vehicle to the legal requirements and as outlined in the Driver’s handbook
• Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations
• Other reasonable duties within the job holder’s capabilities
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
This role will involve heavy lifting.
Knowledge and Experience:
• A Class C1/C license, digital tachograph card
• CPC qualified
• You must be self-motivated and hardworking
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of multi-drop deliveries within the furniture industry would be advantageous
• A flexible approach to working hours including being able to work overtime
• Able to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team
Apply:
If you are the person described above please email your CV to Damon Legood, Warehouse Manager at dlegood@barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
Closing Date:
10th February 2022
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Barker and Stonehouse is an equal opportunities employer.
DRIVERS 7.5 TONNE - Crawley Warehouse CLOSING DATE: 10TH FEBRUARY
Job Title:
Driver - 7.5 Tonne
Location:
Crawley Warehouse
The Role:
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and flexible 7.5T Drivers for our Crawley Warehouse.
Key Responsibilities:
• Vehicle safety, maintenance and cleanliness
• Daily route planning and control of delivery documentation
• Safe loading and unloading of furniture to customer properties and warehouses
• Communication with customers, stores and warehouses
• Some furniture assembly in customer properties
• Collection of returns and recycled furniture
• Plan and drive to predetermined appointments with due care and attention
• Liaise with customers to confirm delivery times
• Ensure furniture is unwrapped and checked for any damage prior to leaving the customer’s properties
• Maintain vehicle to the legal requirements and as outlined in the Driver’s handbook
• Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations
• Other reasonable duties within the job holder’s capabilities
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
This role will involve heavy lifting.
Knowledge and Experience:
• A Class C1/C license, digital tachograph card
• CPC qualified
• You must be self-motivated and hardworking
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of multi-drop deliveries within the furniture industry would be advantageous
• A flexible approach to working hours including being able to work overtime
• Able to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team
Apply:
If you are the person described above please email your CV to Paul McLintock, Warehouse Manager at pmclintock@barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
Closing Date:
10th February 2022
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Barker and Stonehouse is an equal opportunities employer.
SALES CONSULTANTS - Bentalls, Kingston CLOSING DATE: 4TH FEBRUARY
Job Title:
Sales Consultants
Location:
Bentalls, Kingston
The Role:
We are now expanding our presence in the South East by opening a 10’000 sq ft furniture concession in the iconic Bentall’s store at Kingston.
We are looking for talented and inspired sales professionals who would like the opportunity to join the largest independent furniture retail brand in the country.
Key Responsibilities:
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be able to build instant connections through an inviting customer greeting.
• Find creative solutions for customer’s needs.
• Be able to communicate professionally via telephone and field calls.
• Provide administration support and updates.
• Offer the very best customer service at all times.
• Be effective in a goal orientated environment.
• Assist in upkeep of store standards.
• Be able to prioritise effectively and work under pressure.
• Be able to work flexible hours over a 7-day working week, including Bank Holidays.
If you are interested in this role and you would like the chance to develop a career working for a prestigious and established furniture retailer and help us build our brand in the centre of Kingston (at our concession inside Bentall’s), please apply as below.
Average expected earnings for this position is £30-£40K.
Apply:
If you are the person described above please email your CV to Julian Carter-Jones, Head of Learning and Developmen jcarter-jones@barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
Closing Date:
4th February 2022
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Barker and Stonehouse is an equal opportunities employer.
PORTERS - Blaydon Warehouse CLOSING DATE: 4TH FEBRUARY
Job Title:
Porter
Location:
Blaydon Warehouse
The Role:
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and flexible Porter for our Blaydon Warehouse.
Key Responsibilities:
• The movement and storage of furniture, in and out of the warehouse.
• Unloading and loading vehicles securely and correctly
• Safely storing furniture on racking systems
• Opening and wrapping furniture
• Assembling items of furniture (including flat pack)
• Rotating stock
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
• Correct and safe use of lifting and handling equipment to move furniture
• Driving forklift truck/cherry picker
• Driving company vehicles when authorised
• Adhere to health and safety rules and regulations
• Other reasonable duties within the job holder’s capabilities
Knowledge and Experience:
• A flexible approach
• Able to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team
• A full driving license
Apply:
If you are the person described above please email your CV to Paul Crow, Assistant Warehouse Manager pcrow@barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
Closing Date:
4th February 2022
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Barker and Stonehouse is an equal opportunities employer.
CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM LEADER - Middlesbrough CLOSING DATE: 4TH FEBRUARY
Job Title:
Customer Service Team Leader
Location:
Middlesbrough
The Role:
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and flexible Team Leader to join our Service Team in our Head Office, Stockton on Tees.
We are expanding our team and we require hard working, enthusiastic individuals who can be part of our highly effective department to drive and manage a team of administrators, resolve customer complaints, and offer support and training to others, whilst handling a range of customer enquiries.
These exciting opportunities offer challenging and rewarding roles whilst providing a varied working environment.
The successful team leader will have the opportunity to test their communication, organisational and resolution management skills to the full, all of which will be vital to success of the Service Department.
Knowledge and Experience:
• Have experience of working in a fast-paced environment
• Have experience of working in a managerial position
• Have excellent computer skills
• Have excellent communication and leadership skills
• Be able to successfully drive a team of people to achieve set goals and targets
• Be able to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
• Be able to work well as a member of a growing team
• Understand customer needs and be able to offer bespoke solutions
• Be flexible to the needs of the business
If you have worked within the Customer Service sector or in a customer facing position as a team leader, supervisor or part of the management team, then this role could be for you!
Apply:
If you are the person described above please email your CV to sfrodsham@barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
Closing Date:
4th February 2022
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Barker and Stonehouse is an equal opportunities employer.
CUSTOMER SERVICE ADMINISTRATORS | AFTERSALES - Middlesbrough CLOSING DATE: 28TH JANUARY
Job Title:
Customer Service Administrators - Aftersales
Location:
Middlesbrough
The Role:
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and flexible Administrators for our Aftersales Support Team in Middlesbrough.
We are expanding our team and we require customer focused administrators who can be part of our highly effective department to deliver customer service resolutions, arrange customer product deliveries, whilst handling a range of customer enquiries.
These exciting opportunities offer challenging and rewarding roles whilst providing a varied working environment.
The successful administrators will have the opportunity to test their communication, organisational and resolution management skills to the full, all of which will be vital to success of the Aftersales Department.
Knowledge and Experience:
• Have experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Have excellent computer skills
• Be able to communicate professionally via telephone and in writing
• Be able to prioritise effectively and work under pressure
• Be able to work well as a member of a growing team
• Understand customer needs and be able to offer bespoke solutions
If you have worked as a Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service Assistant or Customer Service Administrator, then this role could be for you!
Apply:
If you are the person described above please email your CV to rwalker@barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
Closing Date:
28th January 2022
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Barker and Stonehouse is an equal opportunities employer.
SALESPERSON - Knaresborough Store CLOSING DATE: 28TH JANUARY
Job Title:
Salesperson
Location:
Knaresborough Store
The Role:
We are looking to recruit a dynamic, commercially minded, enthusiastic and flexible Salesperson for our Knaresborough Store. Exposure to a furniture retail background would be advantageous, however, not essential. You must be willing to work Monday to Sunday (5 days per week).
Key Responsibilities:
• Selling quality furniture and other household products to our customers
• Providing a first class level of customer service
• Greeting and liaising with customers
• Negotiating prices
• Having an in-depth product knowledge
• Processing orders and agreeing delivery arrangements
• Obtaining and inputting information via computer systems
• Checking stock levels
Knowledge and Experience:
• Be computer literate and good with figures
• Have a flexible approach regarding work and working hours
• Have the ability to work well as a member of a team and to work using your own initiative
• Have a smart appearance and be well organised with a pleasant manner
• Be comfortable dealing with customers face to face and via telephone
Apply:
If you are the person described above please email your CV to Spike Lawson, Store Manager at slawson@barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
Closing Date:
28th January 2022
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Barker and Stonehouse is an equal opportunities employer.
SALESPERSON Battersea Store
Job Title:
Salesperson
Location:
Battersea, London Store
The Role:
Barker and Stonehouse (Battersea) was the first venture in the South and has been successfully trading since 2013 recently followed by new stores in Hove and Guildford. Designer brands, reclaimed furniture and the very best of British craftmanship is just a fraction of what we do !
Key Responsibilities:
• Exhibiting excellent floor presence and ensuring all customers receive service like no other
• Delivering excellent product knowledge and being able to use that to drive sales
• Display a “can do” and flexible approach in regards to work and working hours must be willing to work 5 days per week, Monday– Sunday
Knowledge and Experience:
• Passionate about interiors and furnishings
• Experienced in 1-1 sales
• Able to use initiative as well as having the ability to work well within our team
• Able to represent our brand and vision in delivering fantastic customer service
Apply:
If you are interested in this position, please email your CV to David Harmon, Store Manager at dharmon@barkerandstonehouse.co.uk
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. Barker and Stonehouse is an equal opportunities employer.