Warehouse Assistant

Williams & Co.; North Fareham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

In-house forklift training

Private medical insurance for family

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Company discount on products

Contributory pension scheme

Free coffee

Job summary

Williams & Co. is seeking a Warehouse Assistant for our Fareham distribution centre, focused on receipt, storage, picking and dispatch of plumbing and heating goods.

The role offers in-house forklift training, no weekend work, and a 40-hour week from Monday to Friday at Williams, Fareham.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience ideal but not essential; in-house forklift training provided.
• Strong teamwork and reliable attendance.
• Basic IT literacy and numeracy required.
• Clear communication with colleagues and supervisors.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health & safety standards at all times.
• Carry out warehouse tasks safely and efficiently.
• Operate Forklifts if qualified and trained.
• Stock storage and replenishment.
• Packing and wrapping goods; picking orders and deliveries.
• Goods receipting and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Forklift experience

Team player

IT literacy

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position: Warehouse Assistant

Salary: £26,832 to £27,750 depending on experience

Hours: 40 /week MON-FRI 09:00-17:30 *NO WEEKENDS!

Location: Williams, 13 Standard Way, Fareham Industrial Park, Fareham, PO16 8XB

If you're interested in working for a company that's been listed for 5 years running on the ‘Top 100 Best Companies to Work For’, then keep reading...

Here at Williams, an independent trade-only plumbing and heating merchant, we're looking for a Warehouse Assistant to join our distribution centre in Fareham!

As a Warehouse Assistant, you'll be working as part of a busy team in the receipt, storage, replenishment, picking and dispatch (prep) of plumbing and heating goods.

Previous Forklift experience and qualifications would be ideal, but are not essential, as we provide full in-house Forklift Training for our staff members!

As our Warehouse Assistant, you'll be:

• Adhering to company procedures and health & safety standards at all times.

• Carrying out warehouse tasks safely and efficiently.

• Operating Forklifts (if qualified / once we train you).

• Stock storage and replenishment.

• Packing and wrapping goods.

• Picking orders and deliveries.

• Goods receipting.

Ideally, you are:

• Able to plan and organise your own workload, as well as following instructions.
  

• Highly accurate in your approach to work with good attention to detail.

• Respectful in adhering to Health & Safety guidelines at all times.

• Keen to meet deadlines with a flexible approach to daily tasks.

• IT literate with good numeracy and communication skills.

• A great team player who makes a positive contribution.

• Able to work in a physically challenging role.

Some of our excellent benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service.

• Training and development opportunities specific to you.

• Discounted shopping platform & gym membership.

• Private medical insurance for the whole family.

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.

• Car leasing & cycle-to-work schemes.

• Company discount on our products.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Free bean to cup coffee

• Life Assurance.