Warehouse Assistant

First Recruitment Services; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Warehouse Assistant in Billingshurst. This role involves managing materials, operating machinery, and ensuring production quality. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience and be physically fit. A proactive attitude is essential for success. Benefits include on-site parking and a stable Monday to Friday schedule.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with cutting metal, kitchen units, or wood panels is essential.
• Confident operating industrial cutting tools and machinery.
• Physically fit and able to lift/move heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Read and follow works orders and briefing papers at the start of each job.
• Select, gather, and prepare materials (including metal sheets and MFC boards, up to 70kg).
• Cut and shape materials using various machine tools.
• Maintain production quality, accuracy, and high safety standards.
• Inspect finished products to meet customer specifications.
• Proactively identify issues and support team success.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area.

Skills

Experience with cutting metal, kitchen units, or wood panels

Operating industrial cutting tools and machinery

Physically fit to lift/move heavy materials

Strong initiative and problem-solving ability

Motivated and positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

• Position: Warehouse Assistant
• Salary: £12.50 – £15
• Location: Billingshurst
• Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5 pm
• Benefits: On-site parking

We are seeking a reliable and hands-on Warehouse Assistant to support the smooth and efficient running of our production facility. This role involves working across various areas of the workshop, operating machinery (once trained), maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and contributing to a positive team environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of managing tasks independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues.

Warehouse Assistant responsibilities

• Read and follow works orders and briefing papers at the start of each job
• Select, gather, and prepare materials (including metal sheets and MFC boards, up to 70kg)
• Cut and shape materials using various machine tools, rotating stations for varied experience
• Maintain production quality, accuracy, and high safety standards
• Inspect finished products and ensure all components meet customer specifications
• Proactively identify issues and support team success without constant supervision
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work area

Skills & experience required

• Hands-on experience with cutting metal, kitchen units, or wood panels is essential
• Confident operating industrial cutting tools and machinery
• Physically fit and able to lift/move heavy materials
• Strong initiative able to problem-solve and work independently
• Motivated, positive attitude, and eager to learnhook
• Looking for long-term growth into a supervisory career pat

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.