Operations Assistant

Wolseley Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension plan

Bonus potential

Maternity leave

Healthcare access

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts

Job summary

Plumb Centre in Reading (RG30 6BX) is hiring an Operations Assistant to join the team. The role covers general warehouse duties, picking/packing, loading/unloading, and support for the Trade Counter with outstanding customer service.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with early shifts from 07:00 to 16:00 and alternate Saturdays after probation. Applicants should have warehouse experience, a full UK manual driving license preferred to cover holidays, and the ability to handle a

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Full UK manual driving license is preferable - to cover driver holidays.
• 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.
• Able to handle a physically demanding job.

Responsibilities

• General Warehouse duties.
• Picking and packing stock, including heavy items like boilers, radiators, toilets.
• Loading/unloading vehicles safely.
• Ensuring the workplace is tidy and adheres to health and safety procedures.
• Support the Trade Counter with exceptional customer service.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Driving license

Great communication

Team player

Physical fitness

Job description

Operations Assistant - Reading (RG30 6BX) - Plumb Centre

Salary:

£26,695 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

So, who are we?

We are Plumb Centre, part of the Wolseley Group - 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 £26,695 salary, there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more.

Responsibilities

• General Warehouse duties.
• Picking and packing stock, which will involve heavy lifting and manual handling of heavy items like boilers, radiators, toilets etc.
• 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.

The role is full time, permanent position, 40hrs per week, Monday-Friday 07:00-16:00. Alternate Saturdays 08:00-12:00 after probation, paid as overtime.

Requirements

• Experience working in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Full UK manual driving license is preferable - to cover driver holidays.
• 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.