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Bury St Edmunds

Self Employed Carpet Fitters - Full Time

We are looking for experienced carpet fitters to work on a self-employed basis in the Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Haverhill and Saffron Walden areas. We need carpet fitting experts and some ability to fit hard floors could be beneficial. We are looking for fitters who can offer the high quality standards associated with Glasswells and your own vehicle and tools will be required.

Please contact our Flooring Manager, Andrew Boreham, on 01284 770954 to introduce your services.

Bury St Edmunds

Purchase Ledger Clerk | Full Time

A vacancy exists for a full time Purchase Ledger Clerk in our busy Accounts department. Working within a small team and reporting to the Company Accountant, the role will be responsible for processing invoices accurately for weekly company payment runs, supplier reconciliations, resolving invoice disputes in a timely manner and ad hoc reporting. The ideal candidate will need to be self-motivated, with strong attention to detail, but also be a team player as they may be required to provide support to colleagues within the Finance function. Knowledge of Microsoft Office is essential and previous Purchase ledger experience would be essential.

Glasswells Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Bury St Edmunds

Furniture Sales Adviser | Full Time

Glasswells is the biggest home department store in East Anglia, with shops in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Haverhill, and Saffron Walden. We offer a wide range of quality home furnishings and flooring products to our customers across East Anglia.

We have an opening in our Bury St Edmunds store for an experienced and highly enthusiastic Sales Adviser to join our Furniture sales team.

The ideal candidate will be motivated to achieve sales targets and have:

• An impressive track record within a sales environment with the ability to maximise personal sales and meet individual targets.
• The ability to maximise in-store promotions.
• A flair for engaging with customers.
• The ability to offer advice and assistance to ensure the customer enjoys their entire Glasswells shopping experience.

Successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Greeting and assisting customers in store
• Answering and following up on instore, phone and website enquiries
• Preparing quotations
• Taking orders in person and over the phone
• Maximising add-on sales
• Using the company sales programme to process and progress orders. Full training will be given on our company systems and procedures.
• Maintaining showroom standards, keeping the department tidy and appealing

Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus sales-based commission scheme.
• Sales related weekly bonus.
• Monthly company bonus (after qualifying period).
• Company pension.
• Company discount scheme in our stores and restaurants.
• Free on-site parking.
• Staff training and development.
• Break rooms and free refreshments.
• Friendly and welcoming working environment.
• Paid holiday entitlement of 20 days plus bank holidays, entitlement increases with length of service.

Glasswells Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Bury St Edmunds

Warehouse Operative / Carpet Warehouse | Full Time

 We are looking to recruit a hardworking and reliable Warehouse Operative to join our busy team in Bury St Edmunds. This role covers both our Carpet Warehouse and Home Department store on Newmarket Road. 
 
Working within a small team, you will assist with the receiving, measuring, and cutting of carpets to our fitters’ requirements, as well as supporting the receiving, labelling, and movement of furniture and furnishings throughout the store. You will also maintain accurate records using our in-house computer system — full training will be provided. 
 
This is a physical role that involves lifting and moving heavy items, loading and unloading lorries, and occasionally assembling flat-pack furniture, so a practical, hands-on approach is essential.
 
A current forklift licence is desirable, though not essential, as training can be provided for the right candidate.

The role is for 42.50 hours a week.
 
The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:
 

• Have strong organisational and time management skills.
• Be detail-oriented and accurate in their work.
• Communicate clearly and work well as part of a team.
• Be adaptable, with a hands-on attitude and willingness to learn.
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a forklift licence.
• Have some experience handling furniture or assembling flat-pack items (advantageous).

 
Key responsibilities include:
 

• Measure, cut, and prepare carpets accurately for installation.
• Receive, label, and book in goods using our in-house computer system.
• Assist with the despatch and receipt of inter-branch transfers. 
• Prepare furniture for display and support the general movement of stock throughout the store.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse and shop-floor environment.
• Load and unload deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Assemble flat-pack furniture when required.

 
Benefits:
 

• Monthly company bonus (after qualifying period).
• Company pension.
• Company discount scheme in our stores and restaurants.
• Free on-site parking.
• Staff training and development.
• Break rooms and free refreshments.
• Friendly and welcoming working environment.
• Paid holiday entitlement of 20 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees), holiday entitlement increases with length of service.

 
Glasswells LTD is an equal opportunities employer. 

Haverhill

Self Employed Carpet Fitters - Full Time

We are looking for experienced carpet fitters to work on a self-employed basis in the Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Haverhill and Saffron Walden areas. We need carpet fitting experts and some ability to fit hard floors could be beneficial. We are looking for fitters who can offer the high quality standards associated with Glasswells and your own vehicle and tools will be required.

Please contact our Flooring Manager, Andrew Boreham, on 01284 770954 to introduce your services.