Office Assistant

Hadleigh Timber Group; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Perkbox access

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Health and wellbeing programme

Job summary

The Hadleigh Timber Group is hiring an Office Assistant to manage the Blythe Bridge depot stockroom and support multiple departments across the business. You will organise samples, marketing literature and stock items, ensuring accurate storage, handling and distribution.

You will also coordinate with suppliers, couriers and internal teams, maintain stock records and help with marketing materials and exhibition stock.

Qualifications

• Experience in stockroom/Stores environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills including Outlook and Excel.
• Experience coordinating samples or marketing materials.
• Physical fitness for manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload and check deliveries against delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Make available stockrooms with accurate stock levels.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or replenishment requirements.
• Pick, pack and dispatch customer samples and promotional materials.
• Coordinate distribution of product samples and marketing materials to branches and events.
• Maintain accurate stock records and update internal systems.
• Liaise with suppliers, couriers and internal departments regarding deliveries and stock availability.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles where required.
• Support marketing through preparation and fulfilment of campaign materials, sample packs and exhibition stock.
• Provide excellent internal customer service to colleagues across the business.

Skills

Stockroom experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Teamwork

Tools

Stock control systems

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Office Assistant at our Blythe Bridge depot. You will be responsible for the efficient management of the stockroom, ensuring that samples, marketing literature, promotional materials and stock items are accurately stored, maintained and distributed. The role supports multiple departments across the business.

Why Us

• Up to £26,000 per annum, dependent upon experience
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• No evenings, weekends or bank holidays
• Generous holiday allowance including extended Christmas closure
• Contributory pension scheme from day 1
• Free onsite parking
• Complimentary drinks
• Online payslips
• Access to Perkbox Benefits Platform: hundreds of perks to save money on everyday purchases, including food, drink, cinema tickets, clothing, homeware and much more
• Health and Wellbeing (Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing updates and annual flu jab)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, unload and check deliveries against delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Organise and maintain a stockroom of products and sample materials.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or replenishment requirements.
• Pick, pack and dispatch customer samples and promotional materials.
• Coordinate the distribution of product samples and marketing materials to branches, customers and events.
• Maintain accurate stock records and update internal systems as required.
• Liaise with suppliers, couriers and internal departments regarding deliveries and stock availability.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles where required.
• Support marketing activities through the preparation and fulfilment of campaign materials, sample packs and exhibition stock.
• Provide excellent internal customer service to colleagues across the business.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working within a stockroom, stores environment (supermarket), warehouse or as an Office Assistant.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Good level of physical fitness, as the role may involve manual handling.
• Previous experience using stock control or warehouse management systems.
• Experience coordinating samples or marketing materials.