Due to continued growth, our client is looking for a Warehouse Assistant to support the Warehouse Manager in providing an efficient warehouse operation. This results in accurate stock records, undamaged stock and accurate materials supplied to customers. 

Duties Will Include: 

  • Responsibility for receiving and maintaining Goods in and stock levels accordingly.
  • Assisting in preparing stock take on a rolling monthly basis.
  • Responsibility for proper maintenance of all the forklifts at all times
  • Responsibility for preparing materials for recycling
  • Preparing goods accurately and on time.
  • Making warehouse Manager aware of complications or problems with materials at the earliest opportunity e.g. damaged stock, lack of stock etc
  • Directing customers to their materials when they arrive to collect them.
  • Maintain effective working relationships with all staff in order that internal processes work effectively and efficiently, new ways of working are identified and issues can be dealt with promptly.
  • Utilise company computer systems to ensure effective communication with all parts of the business. 

Knowledge and Experience: 

  • Must ideally have a fork lift licence
  • Good English and Maths and (GCSE standard)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Up to date knowledge of health and safety risks in the warehouse.
  • Ability to quickly remember suppliers, materials etc.
  • Understanding of how materials should be stored and prepared and where they are located in warehouse.
  • must be IT Literate and able to use in house computerised stock and purchase order system.

Knowledge of and or previous work within the flooring industry would be an advantage