Warehouse Assistant

Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery; Walsall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension scheme

Group-wide discounts

Sociable hours

Health & Wellbeing support

ShareSave

Job summary

Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery is seeking a Showroom Warehouse Assistant to be the engine room of our showroom, ensuring customers receive exactly what they need when they need it. It’s a fast-paced, hands-on role focused on safety and efficiency in a busy showroom warehouse.

You’ll maintain stock, pick orders with precision, manage deliveries, and operate MHE with training provided. A proactive attitude and teamwork are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Shows initiative and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Demonstrates responsibility and pride in work.
• Works well in a team and collaborates with showroom colleagues.
• Eager to learn and adapt to new products and forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Hub of the Branch: maintain a tidy, safe, and productive showroom warehouse.
• Precision picking: ensure accurate order picking for customer requirements.
• Stock management: handle deliveries, unload stock, and keep inventory ready for action.
• Safety first: champion a safety culture and ensure stock is moved and stored securely.
• MHE handling: operate material handling equipment; training provided if needed.

Job description

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, plus alternate Saturday mornings (4 hours).
We are Benchmarx. Part of the renowned Travis Perkins plc., we are a major supplier of high-quality kitchens and joinery to the UK building trade. With over 150 branches nationwide, we pride ourselves on being a top employer that empowers our people to look after our loyal customers. At Benchmarx, you aren’t just a number, you’re part of a family that helps turn "just a kitchen" into a dream home. Get to know us! [embed: https://www.benchmarxkitchens.co.uk/about-us]
What’s it like to be a Benchmarx Showroom Warehouse Assistant? In this role, you are the engine room of the showroom. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring our customers get exactly what they need, exactly when they need it. It’s a fast-paced, hands-on role where safety and efficiency go hand-in-hand.

• The Hub of the Branch: You’ll maintain a tidy, organised warehouse, ensuring it’s a safe and productive environment for everyone.
• Precision Picking: You’ll be responsible for picking orders accurately—because every handle and hinge matters when building a dream kitchen.
• Stock Superstars: You’ll manage deliveries, unloading stock, and ensuring our inventory levels are always ready for action.
• Safety First: You’ll champion our non-negotiable safety culture, ensuring all stock is moved and stored securely.
• Expert Handling: You’ll operate MHE (Material Handling Equipment) to keep things moving—don’t worry, if you haven’t used it before, we’ll train you!

Do you have what it takes? We aren't just looking for experience; we're looking for the right attitude. We want someone who:

• Takes Initiative: You see a job that needs doing and you jump in.
• Thrives on Responsibility: You enjoy having ownership over your workspace and taking pride in a job well done.
• Is a Team Player: You’re great with people and enjoy working toward a common goal with your showroom colleagues.
• Is Eager to Learn: Whether it’s new kitchen products or mastering the forklift, you’re ready to grow and develop your skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Make your job a journey – As part of the UK’s largest distributor of building materials, the opportunities for growth and promotion are endless.
• Competitive salary – Plus a performance-related bonus—we achieve together, so we earn together.
• Enhanced pension scheme – Prepare for your future with matched contributions up to 10% (Conditions apply).
• Group-wide discounts – 20% off at Toolstation, Travis Perkins, and wider savings across the group.
• Sociable hours – Protect your “me time” with daytime hours and only 4 hours on alternate Saturdays. No late nights!
• Fit for success – Health & Wellbeing support, including DigiCare, Cycle to Work, and our Wellbeing Centre.
• ShareSave – Own a piece of our collective success by investing in our group shares.

What about our culture? Every day, we work together, giving our best to be the best. We’re driven to remain a truly inclusive employer where everyone feels safe, welcome, and confident to be their authentic selves.
You be you, it makes us, us.
We reserve the right to cancel or close this vacancy without notice or reason, and prior to the expiry date.