Warehouse Assistant

This is a superb opportunity to join our highly established, professional, friendly and very reputable client as they seek to recruit a Warehouse Operative to join their team at their site in Uckfield on a permanent and full time basis.

Warehouse Operative

Full time permanent role - Mon-Fri (Apply online only) - early finish at 1515 on Fridays - 39 hours per week

Role based in Uckfield with parking available on site for all staff. It would be helpful to be a driver with your own transport as Uckfield can be quite hard to get to using public transport (particularly for the above working hours)

Salary £25000-£27000 per annum. Excellent all round company benefits, including 24 days holiday plus all bank holidays. Plus annual company bonus scheme. Work clothing and safety equipment will be provided.

This is a superb opportunity to join a busy team within a very successful organisation who offer a great environment in which to work and progress.

The role - Warehouse Operative

The Warehouse team is composed of 10 staff members: 7 operatives, 2 supervisors, and 1 manager. Operations are spread across four warehouses—two located in the same building with the assembly shop positioned between them, and two others situated within the same business park

Warehouse operatives are expected to be flexible and capable of working across all Uckfield warehouse locations as required.

The role - duties and responsibilities

Load and unload goods from lorries and containers

Build and assemble pallets for shipping or storage

Perform picking and packing of orders accurately, ensuring that all items are correctly selected and prepared for dispatch.

Engage in heavy lifting and movement of materials throughout the warehouse while adhering to safety protocols.

Utilise the Warehouse Management System to track inventory levels and manage stock effectively.

Assist with shipping and receiving processes, ensuring that all incoming and outgoing shipments are processed accurately.

Handle materials with care to prevent damage during storage and transit.

Driving of forklift - training provided

Experience, competencies and knowledge required:

Previous experience in a warehouse setting is preferred

Proven ability in materials handling, including experience with heavy lifting tasks.

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills are essential for managing stock efficiently.

Forklift license - desirable not essential

For more information regarding this new and exciting Warehouse Operative opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place very soon - don't miss out!

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job