Warehouse Assistant

Stark Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials distributor is seeking a Warehouse Assistant in the West Drayton area. Responsibilities include assisting with loading/unloading vehicles, maintaining stock levels, and fostering customer relationships. The ideal candidate has forklift experience and ideally comes from the construction materials sector. This role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous staff discounts

33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience (training provided).
• Experience in the construction materials industry or as a builder's merchant (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the loading/unloading of vehicles, using a forklift as needed.
• Maintain stock levels and conduct regular stock counts.
• Pick items to fulfil orders and check incoming deliveries.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, face-to-face and via phone.

Skills

Forklift operation

Customer service

Stock management

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

Minster, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Warehouse Assistant who's as passionate about great service as we are.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the loading/unloading of vehicles, forklift use as needed.
• Maintain stock levels, conduct regular stock counts.
• Pick items to fulfil orders.
• Check incoming deliveries and put away appropriately.
• Develop knowledge of product lines and services to optimise customer interactions.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers, face‑to‑face and by phone.
• Keep branch clean and tidy for a great first impression.
• Prioritise Health & Safety, demonstrate safe practices at work.
• Support the team and customers with a flexible and collaborative approach.
• Communicate confidently, both by phone and face‑to‑face.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience (training provided).
• Experience in the construction materials industry or as a builder's merchant (preferred).

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous staff discounts and life assurance.
• 33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance work and life.
• Supportive team environment where contributions are recognised and valued.
• Opportunities for career growth within the organisation.

Location & Working Hours

West Drayton area. 7:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday.