We are currently supporting a Leighton Buzzard based company who are seeking an experienced warehouse assistant to join their core warehouse department. Please note, for this role, you MUST have a full UK Driving Licence, and aged over 25 for insurance purposes.
Working Hours: 07:00am - 16:30pm, Monday to Friday. There is no flexibility on the working hours.
Summary/Overview:
- This role is fast paced with multiple small consumable orders to be sent out within 24 - 48 hours clients across the UK, however, primarily within London and the Home Counties.
- You will support the warehouse in all aspect including picking & packing, stock taking, goods in/out and housekeeping.
- The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on their feet and lifting up-to 25kgs, with a focus on meeting individual and team KPI's.
- MUST have attention to detail and be proactive, looking out for ways to improve the warehouse & logistics function.
Key Duties:
- Picking & Packing, and preparing deliveries for dispatch.
- Checking deliveries in/out, including unloading container deliveries.
- Forklifting duties.
- Stock taking.
- General housekeeping.
- Data entry of important information on the system.
- Occasional driving of company vehicles.
- This is not a full list of duties and should not be interpreted as a complete definition of the role.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- 2 years warehouse experience, including Picking & Packing, and goods in/out.
- Must be computer literate with good data entry and attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written English.
- Excellent numeracy skills both mental and written.
- Forklift licence preferred although training provided for the right candidate.
- Physically fit, must be able to lift, up to 25kgs multiple times throughout the day.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team using own initiative.
- Preferably hold a clean driving licence for 2 years or more, and over 25 for insurance purposes experience of driving vans would be beneficial.
- Physically fit, must be able to lift, up to 25kgs multiple times throughout the day.
- Ability to move between tasks and work independently and as part of a team using own initiative and given direction to other team members.
- Experience of FMCG would be an advantage.