Warehouse Assistant

Ambitious Resources Ltd.; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the logistics sector is looking for a Warehouse Assistant to optimize material handling operations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include goods receipt, material stocking, and adherence to environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy and literacy skills and prior experience in material handling, contributing to a flexible and detail-oriented team. Benefits include early finishes on Fridays and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Early Finish Fridays

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Prior material handling experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check, and log materials into the system.
• Unload/load vehicles using Forklift Truck as necessary.
• Conduct daily cycle counts with attention to detail.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer Literacy

Interpersonal Communication

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Tools

MS Office

Forklift Truck

Job description

Job Description: Joining us as a Warehouse Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in coordinating the efficient movement of materials, products, and support services to meet operational needs within our warehouse environment. Your responsibilities will include receiving goods, kitting, cell replenishment, and organizing common parts, with a focus on environmental and lean considerations.

Key Requirements:

• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including computer literacy.
• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficient user of MS Office, particularly Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of JIT and KANBAN-driven processes.
• Hands-on approach with keen attention to detail.
• Flexibility to meet business needs.

Desired Qualifications/Skills: Prior material handling experience.

Responsibilities:

1. Receive, check, and log materials into the computer system.
2. Unload/load delivery vehicles using the company Forklift Truck as required.
3. Support the Materials Team Leader in achieving departmental KPI objectives and sustaining the 6-S program.
4. Conduct daily cycle counts with great attention to detail.
5. Prepare accurate, timely kitted parts for manufacture, recording against the computer system.
6. Issue materials to manufacturing orders daily.
7. Ensure adherence to FIFO principles for all materials to cells (point of need).
8. Handle unplanned requirements using the requisition and NCR system.
9. Store stock appropriately, label accurately, and maintain a secure and tidy environment, contributing to stock minimization tasks.
10. Maintain daily replenishment of internal kanban systems for all cells and consumable racks.
11. Control proper disposal of unrequired material in compliance with COSHH/ISO14001 Regulations, including recycling incoming packaging materials.
12. Stay informed and support EMS and improvement team activities, adhering to ISO9001 (quality) and ISO14001 (environmental) requirements.

Benefits:

• Early Finish Fridays: Workday ends at 1 pm.
• Generous Annual Leave: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Private Pension and Life Assurance.