Warehouse Assistant (Permanent)

UK Mission Enterprise; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Mission Enterprise is seeking a Warehouse Assistant (Permanent) in Greater London to verify deliveries, store stock, and prepare orders for dispatch. The role requires attention to accuracy and safety.

You will sign for supplier deliveries, manage stock to ensure freshness, and support inventory controllers. A valid UK driving license and forklift experience are desirable, along with basic IT skills such as Excel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a food delivery environment.
• Experience with invoices and purchase orders, with knowledge of stock management.
• Food hygiene certificate/Health and Safety certificate (Desirable).
• IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (Desirable).
• Full valid UK driver’s license / Forklift truck driving license (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Verify deliveries and sign for shipments on arrival.
• Store inbound stock and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Check outbound orders against dispatch schedule.
• Maintain current, non-expired stock.
• Keep storage areas, including fridges, clean and organized.
• Secure storage areas as required.
• Assist Inventory Controllers with orders, deliveries, and merchandising.
• Follow company policies on health and safety.
• Perform manual handling and operate forklifts and pump trucks.
• Undertake additional tasks as required by management.

Skills

Food delivery experience

Invoicing & POs

Stock management

Education

Food hygiene / Health & Safety certificate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Forklift license

Driver's license

Job description

Warehouse Assistant (Permanent)

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify and sign for supplier deliveries upon arrival, noting any discrepancies.
• Properly store inbound stock/Pick, pack, and prepare orders for dispatch.
• Check outbound orders against the dispatch schedule.
• Ensure stock is current and not expired.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all storage areas, including fridges.
• Secure storage areas when necessary.
• Provide support to Inventory Controllers with orders, deliveries, and merchandising.
• Follow all company policies, especially regarding health and safety.
• Perform manual handling tasks, including operating forklifts and pump trucks.
• Any tasks or responsibilities as requested by management within the scope of the position.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven experience in a food delivery environment.
• Experience with invoices and purchase orders, with knowledge of stock management.
• Food hygiene certificate/Health and Safety certificate (Desirable).
• IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel (Desirable).
• Full valid UK driver’s license/Forklift truck driving license (Desirable).