At Phoenix Play, we believe every great outdoor space has the power to inspire imagination, build confidence, and create lifelong memories.
With over 20 years of experience designing and delivering inspiring educational play environments, we've developed our own independent brand with one clear purpose: creating outdoor spaces where children can learn, explore, and thrive.
Our mission, "Stories Start Here," reflects our belief that every playground is more than just equipment, it's a place where friendships are formed, confidence grows, curiosity is encouraged and unforgettable experiences begin.
Working closely with schools, nurseries, and educators, we design purposeful outdoor environments that support learning through play, encourage physical activity and spark creativity. From climbing frames and EYFS outdoor spaces to bespoke outdoor classrooms, every project we create is designed to make a lasting impact on the children who use it.
At Phoenix Play we're passionate about creating remarkable spaces where remarkable stories begin.
About The Role
We are now looking for a reliable, practical and hardworking Warehouse Operative / Delivery Driver and help make sure our products, materials and projects are prepared, checked, loaded and delivered to the highest standard.
What We Can Offer?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we want them to feel valued, supported and rewarded for the difference they make.
That’s why we offer a competitive package alongside genuine opportunities to progress and build a long-term career with Phoenix Play.
- £29,000 – £32,000 annual salary depending on experience
- Company bonus opportunity
- Performance-based progression linked to KPIs and development targets
- Christmas shutdown
- Birthday off
- Additional leave for length of service
- Company pension
- Health cover
- Company events and team socials
- Gym, playroom and a friendly team environment
What Does The Role Entail?
- This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will support the smooth running of our warehouse, yard and delivery operation, making sure goods are received, stored, picked, packed, loaded and delivered safely and accurately.
- The role will be mainly warehouse-based, with delivery driving required when needed. This role is approximately 80% warehouse, yard and stock work, and 20% delivery driving, depending on business needs. You will be driving company vans, including long wheelbase or extra-long wheelbase vehicles where required. You will work closely with the Warehouse Team Leader, Warehouse & Logistics Manager, Workshop team, Project Delivery team and Installation teams to make sure everything is ready for our customers and site teams.
- You will be handling construction-related materials, playground equipment, components, fixings, tools and project-specific items, so accuracy, care and safety are essential.
- Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 (may need some flexibility occasionally).
Your Key Responsibilities
Warehouse Duties
- Receive, check and record goods coming into the warehouse.
- Check deliveries against purchase orders, delivery notes and internal systems.
- Identify damaged, missing or incorrect items and report issues quickly.
- Pick and pack orders accurately for customer projects, site installations and supplier collections.
- Use internal systems enapps or similar systems to record stock movements.
- Make sure goods are stored safely, clearly labelled and easy to locate.
- Assist with full stock audits and regular stock checks.
- Help maintain accurate stock levels and report when items need replenishing.
Loading and Goods Out
- Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
- Check that the correct goods are loaded against the purchase order, pick list or delivery paperwork.
Delivery Driving Duties
- Carry out deliveries to schools, nurseries, customer sites, suppliers and installation locations.
- Complete daily vehicle checks before driving.
- Drive safely, legally and professionally at all times.
- Represent Phoenix Play positively when dealing with customers, site teams and suppliers.
- Obtain proof of delivery, signatures, photos or completed paperwork as required.
- Communicate any delays, failed deliveries, site access issues or customer concerns promptly.
- Assist with collections from suppliers or sites when required.
- Keep the company vehicle clean, safe and roadworthy.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is reliable, organised and willing to get stuck in.
You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:
- Have previous warehouse, yard, stores, construction, logistics or delivery experience.
- Are comfortable with practical, hands-on work.
- Can work accurately from pick lists, delivery notes and job information.
- Take pride in keeping things organised, safe and tidy.
- Are confident loading, unloading and handling materials safely.
- Can communicate clearly with colleagues, managers, suppliers and customers.
- Are proactive and willing to raise issues before they become problems.
- Can work to deadlines in a busy warehouse and delivery environment.
- Have a strong work ethic and a positive team attitude.
- Are happy working indoors and outdoors in different weather conditions.
- Understand the importance of quality, accuracy and customer service.
- Full UK manual driving licence.
- Clean licence preferred, although up to 3 points may be considered depending on the offence and insurance approval.
- Previous warehouse, yard, stores, logistics or goods-in/goods-out experience.
- Previous delivery driving experience, ideally using vans or long wheelbase vehicles.
- Counterbalance forklift licence.
- Confident with manual handling, loading and unloading bulky or heavy items safely.
- Good attention to detail when picking, checking, labelling and loading goods.
- Comfortable using warehouse systems, tablets, scanners, spreadsheets or stock records.
- Good communication skills with colleagues, suppliers, customers and site teams.
- Reliable timekeeping and attendance.
- Positive attitude and willingness to support both warehouse and delivery duties.
- Ability to work safely, follow procedures and use PPE correctly.
- Reach truck licence
- Experience handling timber, construction materials, playground equipment or bulky goods.
- Experience working from pick lists, delivery notes, purchase orders or job sheets.
- Experience with stock checks, cycle counts or stock control systems.
- Experience securing loads using straps, blankets, edge protection or other load protection.
- Experience delivering to schools, construction sites, customer sites or restricted-access locations.
- Basic route planning experience.
- Manual handling training.
- First aid, fire marshal or health and safety awareness training.
Why You’ll Love This Role
This is a practical, varied and rewarding role where you will see the impact of your work every day. You will be helping prepare and deliver the materials that become inspiring outdoor spaces for schools, nurseries and children across the country.
If you enjoy hands‑on work, being part of a team, staying organised, solving problems and taking pride in a job done properly, this is a great opportunity to build a long‑term role with Phoenix Play.
This role may not be the right fit for you if:
You’re looking for a driving‑only or office‑based position, or a role that doesn’t involve manual handling. This is a hands‑on role that includes a mix of warehouse, yard, loading and delivery duties
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