Warehouse Assistant

Talent Finder; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Warehouse Assistant for a busy operation in Leeds. This full-time, permanent role focuses on accuracy, safety, and customer service within a stable environment. Candidates must possess a valid counterbalance forklift license and have at least 2 years' experience in warehouse operations. Responsibilities include picking, packing, and operating warehouse machinery. Competitive salary of £25,600-£26,000 per annum offered, with opportunities for part of a reliable team in a hands-on role.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Team-oriented role

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a small warehouse environment.
• Valid counterbalance forklift license is essential.
• Physically fit and capable of manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general warehouse duties, including picking and packing.
• Operate a counterbalance forklift to move goods.
• Process incoming deliveries and manage stock.

Skills

Counterbalance forklift license

Good communication skills

Customer service skills

PC literate

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
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