Warehouse Assistant

Anonymous; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing logistics firm in Leeds is looking for a Warehouse Assistant to join their team. This full-time permanent position involves a range of warehouse duties including picking and packing orders, operating a forklift, and ensuring safety standards are upheld. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a warehouse, a valid counterbalance forklift license, and strong customer service skills. Competitive salary of up to £26,000 offered, alongside a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Opportunity to be part of a reliable team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a small warehouse environment.
• Valid counterbalance forklift license is essential.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling.
• Good spoken English and understanding of the English language.
• PC literate, able to manage orders on a portal.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general warehouse duties including picking and packing.
• Manually move goods and operate a counterbalance forklift.
• Load and unload deliveries from suppliers.
• Processing incoming deliveries and maintaining stock.
• Provide excellent customer service during order handling.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Counterbalance forklift license

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

PC literacy

Physical fitness

Job description

Warehouse Assistant | Leeds | Full Time, Permanent | Monday – Friday | £25,600-£26,000 per annum

Our client is a well-established and growing business operating a busy warehouse in Leeds. They pride themselves on maintaining high standards across our operations, with a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and customer service.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary of up to £26,000

Varied, hands-on role in a stable and supportive working environment

Opportunity to be part of a reliable and hardworking team

Are you the right person for the job?

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a small warehouse environment

Valid counterbalance forklift licence (essential)

Physically fit and capable of manual handling

Good communication and customer service skills

Good spoken English and a clear understanding of the English language

PC literate, with the ability to add orders onto a portal to book goods out for couriers

Willing to work after hours on an ad hoc basis and participate in weekend stock takes (four times per year)

Minimum age restrictions apply

What will your role look like?

Carrying out general warehouse duties, including picking, packing, and handling both large (ugly freight) and small items

Manually moving goods and operating a counterbalance forklift

Picking and packing customer orders accurately using pick sheets (non-scanner-based)

Loading and unloading deliveries from suppliers and carriers

Processing incoming deliveries, counting stock, and putting items away promptly

Booking orders for collection with various carriers

Processing customer returns efficiently and accurately

Providing excellent customer service when handling orders directly to customers

Maintaining a clean, tidy, and well-organised warehouse

Ensuring all goods are handled, stored, and transported safely

Adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures

Working to agreed KPIs and performance targets

Carrying out any other reasonable duties as requested by management

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