Warehouse Assistant (3 month FTC)

Utility Warehouse; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities provider based in London is seeking a Warehouse Operative for a 3-month contract. You will process customer orders, keep the warehouse organized, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have previous warehouse experience, a positive attitude, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Opportunities for development and team bonding are available.

Benefits

Discounts on services

Matched contribution pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience with picking, packing, and using courier systems.
• Strong attendance and punctuality.
• Keen eye for counting stock accurately.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Fit for manual handling tasks.
• Eager to learn warehouse processes.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders and pack them for dispatch.
• Maintain a tidy and organized warehouse.
• Use in-house systems for deliveries and dispatch.
• Provide cover for other logistics areas as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Previous warehouse experience

Reliability

Attention to detail

Basic IT skills

Physical fitness

Positive attitude

Ability to work in a team

Tools

Courier systems (DPD, Royal Mail)

Job description

Overview

Location: Horseshoe Close, Unit 3, NW2 7JJ

Duration: 3 month FTC

Hi! We're UW. We’re on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings!

We’re aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you.

Got your attention? Read on…

We put people first. It’s all about you..

Responsibilities

• Process customer orders, including marketing materials and routers, and pack them for dispatch.
• Keep the warehouse tidy and organized to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Use our in-house systems to receive deliveries and dispatch orders for customers.
• Provide cover for other areas of the Logistics Centre when needed, like processing customer upgrades and returns.
• Ensure that all activities comply with Health and Safety regulations, maintaining a safe workspace for everyone.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience, including picking, packing, and using courier systems like DPD and Royal Mail.
• Reliable with great attendance and punctuality.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy, especially when counting stock.
• Basic IT, literacy, and numeracy skills; ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
• Physically fit for manual handling tasks; aware of health and safety procedures.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn warehouse processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse team.

Team and culture

Our warehouse team of 8 people is energetic and supportive, always working together to tackle new challenges and continuously improve processes. It’s a busy, dynamic environment that rewards teamwork and problem-solving.

What you’ll do and impact

In this role, you’ll be responsible for processing customer orders, including marketing materials and routers, and packing them for dispatch. You’ll keep the warehouse tidy and organized, and use our in-house systems to receive deliveries and dispatch orders. You’ll also provide cover for other areas of the Logistics Centre when needed (e.g., processing customer upgrades and returns) and ensure activities comply with Health and Safety regulations.

Benefits

• A full induction and all the kit you need to do your job
• Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free.
• Share options and Save As You Earn Scheme
• A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling and legal advice
• Free virtual GP service plus discounts on healthcare and medical cash plans
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, designed to help you and your family thrive.
• Lots of opportunities to have fun with your team throughout the year, virtually and in person. You can also join our Belonging groups and help UW shape an even more inclusive future.
• Ongoing learning, development and training to ensure you thrive in your role

Apply here!

You’ve got this far… Hit apply - we can’t wait to hear from you! Worried you don’t hit all the criteria? We welcome applications from diverse and varied backgrounds so get your application in and let’s chat!

Additional Information

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do.

We provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.

Please note, if you are successful and offered a role at UW, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.