Warehouse Assistant

Pertemps North Midlands; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable Monday to Friday pattern

Opportunities to develop within a once

Job summary

Pertemps Burton is recruiting a Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Driver for a client in Swadlincote. The role offers a stable Monday to Friday pattern with hours 8:00am – 4:30pm and a pay rate of £13.50-£15 per hour.

This is a temp-to-perm, full-time opportunity within a growing manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will handle stock, operate a forklift, and work with IT systems to ensure accurate inventory and dispatch documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with stock handling and data entry.
• Must be aged 23+ for vehicle insurance.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual handling.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Comfortable using warehouse software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and accurately book in incoming deliveries.
• Scan and attach delivery documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 quality procedures.
• Pack, wrap, and prepare products for dispatch.
• Produce dispatch documentation and shipping labels.
• Enter delivery information into carrier and logistics software systems.
• Move stock within the warehouse and between company locations as required.
• Conduct stock checks and maintain accurate inventory records using the company’s MRP system.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication

Tools

Forklift Truck licence

UK driving licence

Job description

Job Description

Warehouse Assistant / Forklift Driver Location: Swadlincote Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm Pay: £13.50-£15 per hour Contract Type: Temp to Perm, Full-Time

Pertemps Burton is recruiting on behalf of a well-established client based in Swadlincote for a Warehouse Assistant to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, motivated individual seeking a long-term career within a successful and growing manufacturing business. Our client specialises in the manufacture, supply, and installation of products.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and accurately book in incoming deliveries.
• Scan and attach delivery documentation in accordance with ISO 9001 quality procedures.
• Pack, wrap, and prepare products for dispatch.
• Produce dispatch documentation and shipping labels.
• Enter delivery information into carrier and logistics software systems.
• Move stock within the warehouse and between company locations as required.
• Conduct stock checks and maintain accurate inventory records using the company’s MRP system.

Candidate Requirements

• Aged 23 years or over for vehicle insurance purposes.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when handling stock and completing data entry tasks.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Competent IT skills and confidence using computer-based systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual handling duties.
• Forklift Truck licence

What’s on Offer:

• Stable Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Opportunity to develop within a specialist manufacturing environment.
• Supportive and friendly team culture.
• Varied role with opportunities to broaden skills across warehouse and logistics functions.

This position would suit a reliable and proactive individual looking to build a long-term career within a thriving industrial and manufacturing organisation.