Warehouse Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unload and check incoming deliveries against purchase orders, delivery notes and expected quantities.
• Store goods safely and efficiently, ensuring stock is correctly labelled, organised and easy to locate.
• Pick, pack and prepare orders for dispatch accurately and within required timeframes.
• Load and unload vehicles safely, following manual handling procedures and site safety requirements.
• Carry out stock counts and regular inventory checks, reporting discrepancies, damaged goods or shortages promptly.
• Update stock records, delivery documents and warehouse systems accurately.
• Use warehouse equipment, including pallet trucks, trolleys, scanners and other tools, safely and effectively.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and organised warehouse, ensuring aisles, storage areas and workspaces remain safe and accessible.
• Assist with returns, transfers, recycling and the safe disposal of damaged or obsolete stock.
• Follow company procedures relating to health and safety, security, quality control and manual handling.
• Support other warehouse and logistics activities as required by the Warehouse Manager or Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Stock Controller, Stores Assistant or in a similar role is preferred.
• Experience receiving deliveries, picking and packing orders, stock control and general warehouse operations.
• Ability to handle goods safely and carry out physical work, including lifting, moving and loading items when required.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate stock and delivery records.
• Basic computer skills and confidence using warehouse management systems, inventory software or handheld scanners.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy warehouse environment.
• Reliable, punctual, team-oriented and willing to take a hands-on approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, drivers, suppliers and other departments.