Warehouse Assistant

Adecco; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Didcot, Oxfordshire based warehouse role seeking a Warehouse Assistant / Stores Operative. 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (or 4:00pm end on Fridays). 6-month temporary contract with potential to go permanent.

Salary £118 per day PAYE, long-term prospects, and a fast-paced environment. The role involves stock receipt, storage, picking, packing, and accurate data entry. Overtime occasional, no weekend work required.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience is required.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills are essential.
• Basic IT and data entry skills needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills are important.
• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence is highly desirable.
• Candidates with forklift or MHE experience will be of interest.
• Manual handling experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking and storing incoming goods.
• Picking, packing and preparing orders within timescales.
• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out stock checks and inventory verification.
• Maintaining stock records using warehouse systems and paperwork.
• Keeping storage areas organised and safe.
• Ensuring correct labelling and storage of products.
• Operating warehouse equipment safely per procedures.
• Assisting with general warehouse administration and data entry.
• Collaborating with colleagues to meet targets.
• Upholding health, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

IT / data entry

Teamwork

Communication

FLT licence desirable

Forklift experience

Manual handling

Job description

Warehouse Assistant / Stores Operative

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire (OX11)

Salary: £118 per day PAYE

Contract: 6 Month Temporary Contract with Potential to Become Permanent

Hours: 37 Hours per Week

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm

No weekend work required, although occasional overtime may be available.

Join a Leading National Organisation

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Assistant / Stores Operative to join a busy and well-established warehouse operation based in Didcot. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with warehouse or stores experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent service and maintaining high standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring stock is received, stored, maintained and distributed safely and accurately. This position offers long-term prospects, with the potential to secure a permanent opportunity for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Receiving, checking and storing incoming goods and materials.
• Picking, packing and preparing orders accurately within agreed timescales.
• Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
• Carrying out stock checks and inventory verification activities.
• Maintaining accurate stock records using warehouse systems and manual documentation.
• Supporting the organisation and upkeep of warehouse storage areas.
• Ensuring all products and materials are correctly labelled and stored.
• Operating warehouse equipment safely and in line with company procedures.
• Assisting with general warehouse administration and data entry tasks.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve operational targets.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous warehouse, stores, logistics or stock control experience.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Basic IT and data entry skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Manual handling experience is advantageous.
• A valid Counterbalance FLT licence is highly desirable. Candidates with current or recent forklift operating experience will be particularly of interest to the client.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment and mechanical handling equipment (MHE) is beneficial.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Why Apply?

• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• No regular weekend working.
• Long-term assignment with potential for a permanent position.
• Opportunity to join a respected national organisation.
• Supportive team environment.
• Immediate opportunity to make an impact within a busy operation.

If you're looking for a hands-on warehouse role where no two days are the same and you can develop your logistics and warehousing skills within a professional environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.