Warehouse Assistant

Hales Group; Attleborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run business as a Warehouse Assistant in Attleborough, where you will play a key role in logistics and materials handling for bespoke joinery products. This hands-on position demands physical fitness and attention to detail to maintain smooth operations in a busy workshop environment. Enjoy benefits like 25 days holiday, a company pension scheme, and training opportunities while being part of a creative team dedicated to quality and craftsmanship.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension scheme

Death In Service scheme

Company Health Care

Training & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of warehouse or workshop experience, ideally in joinery, carpentry, or construction.
• Process-driven and calm under pressure.
• Ability to express ideas and contribute to teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery accuracy and inventory tasks.
• Organise and maintain stock, prepare goods for dispatch.
• Support project and installation teams by ensuring materials are available.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Decision-making skills

Team player

Physically fit

Basic IT systems

Job description

Hales Group is working with a fun and friendly new client based in Attleborough, Norfolk, assisting them in seeking a reliable and proactive Warehouse Assistant to support day-to-day logistics and materials handling in a busy carpentry manufacturing environment.

The role is hands-on and varied, requiring someone with a good understanding of workshop operations, stock control, and a strong commitment to health and safety. This position plays a key role in ensuring smooth workflow across production, dispatch, and delivery processes.

Warehouse Assistant Responsibilities:

• Receive deliveries and check them against purchase orders for accuracy.
• Safely unload and store raw materials, fixings, sheet timber, and manufactured items.
• Prepare finished goods for dispatch, ensuring packaging and documentation are correct.
• Monitor stock levels and notify operations teams of low inventory.
• Organise and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Conduct regular stock checks and audits.
• Operate the Container Management System (CMS) & Project software systems.
• Move materials and components between departments (e.g., from warehouse to workshop).
• Assist joiners or site crews in loading/unloading for site installations.
• Keep workshop and storage areas tidy, clear, and organised.
• Attend team meetings.
• Support project delivery team.

Follow all company safety procedures, including manual handling and use of PPE. Report hazards or incidents promptly. Ensure clear walkways and safe storage of materials. Assist in booking deliveries and collections with couriers or in-house drivers. Support project and site teams by coordinating material availability. Maintain basic tools register and ensure warehouse equipment (e.g., pallet trucks, forklifts) is in working condition. Report any faults or maintenance needs.

Warehouse Assistant Skills and Attributes:

• Previous warehouse or workshop experience (ideally within joinery, carpentry, or construction) minimum of three years.
• Process driven and calm under pressure.
• Attention to detail.
• Physically fit as the role can be demanding and works with heavy materials.
• Basic IT systems or warehouse systems are essential.
• Strong communication skills.
• Decision-making skills and ability to express ideas.
• Be an all-round team player.

Company benefits:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (3 days to be taken at Christmas break for company shut down).
• Company Pension scheme.
• Death In Service scheme, applicable after successful completion of probation period (after 3 months).
• Company Health Care.
• Training & development opportunities.

About the company

The company is a family-run business dedicated to creating bespoke, beautiful, and functional products for homes, offices, and events. They are involved in every stage of client projects, from design and concept to manufacture and installation, ensuring confidence in the final product. They enjoy projects that are unique and may combine different styles, serving domestic interiors, commercial interiors, and events.

Their 500m2 manufacturing facility includes a design studio, machine shop, assembly, and spray booths, where they produce a variety of joinery products.

To find out more about this role, please apply with an up-to-date CV!