Operations Assistant

Wolseley Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Bonuses

Maternity / adoption leave

Discounts (online & high street)

Healthcare access

YuLife app

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Wolseley Infrastructure in Peterborough is hiring an Operations Assistant to join our busy branch. You will perform general warehouse tasks, pick and pack stock, and help load vehicles while ensuring safe, tidy working conditions.

You'll support the Trade Counter with friendly, reliable customer service and teamwork. The role is full-time, based in Peterborough, with a strong service ethic and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience handling customers in a retail or trade environment.
• Experience working in a warehouse or stockroom.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong communication with customers and colleagues.
• Reliable team player who supports in all areas of the branch.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to processes.

Responsibilities

• General warehouse duties.
• Picking and packing stock with some heavy lifting.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely.
• Keep the workplace tidy and follow health and safety rules.
• Support the Trade Counter with excellent customer service.

Skills

Experience with customers

Warehouse environment

Fast & accurate

Physically demanding

Excellent communication

Dependable team player

Eagerness to learn

Job description

Operations Assistant – Peterborough – Burdens and Fusion Utilities

Salary: Up to £30,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

So, who are we? We are Wolseley Infrastructure, a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including:

• Annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%)
• Potential to earn bonuses
• Enhanced maternity / adoption leave
• Access to a great range of online and high street discounts
• Free access to healthcare
• Popular YuLife app
• Cycle to Work scheme

As an Operations Assistant based in Peterborough you’ll be responsible for:

• General Warehouse duties
• Picking and packing stock, which will involve some heavy lifting
• Loading/unloading vehicles safely
• Ensuring the workplace is tidy and adheres to our health and safety procedures
• You will need to support the Trade Counter as required providing exceptional customer service at all times.

This is a full-time, permanent role working 45 hours Monday to Friday.

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Experience working with customers
• Experience working in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Able to work quickly and accurately to meet deadlines
• Able to handle a physically demanding job.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in customer interactions.
• Dependable team player, prepared to support in all areas of the branch with a strong work ethic.
• Eagerness to learn, with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.