Warehouse Operative

James Latham; Belfast; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber distributor in Northern Ireland is looking for a Warehouse Operative. This secure Monday-to-Friday role offers a salary of £28,000, along with benefits such as a matched pension and progression opportunities. The ideal candidate should have warehouse experience and a relevant licence, although full training is provided. Join a supportive team in a family-owned business that values its employees.

Benefits

£28,000 salary

Up to 7.5% matched pension

Supportive and friendly team

Free onsite parking

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have previous warehouse experience.
• A valid Combilift or Counterbalance licence is required.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks while adhering to safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders and prepare them for delivery.
• Receive deliveries and load lorries.
• Ensure product care and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Previous warehouse experience

Valid Combilift or Counterbalance licence

Manual handling skills

Timber experience

Job description

Overview

Exciting new opportunity for a Warehouse Operative!

Are you looking for a secure, Monday-to-Friday role with great benefits and no weekend work? This could be the perfect fit for you!

Join James Latham, one of the UK’s largest independent distributors of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces. With a proud heritage dating back to 1757, we’re a family-owned business that credits our success to the dedication of our people. In fact, 86% of our team say they would recommend James Latham as a great place to work!

Location: Rotating Shift Pattern: 7:00am–16:00pm and 10:00am–19:00pm

Why You’ll Love This Role

• £28,000 salary
• Up to 7.5% matched pension
• Supportive and friendly team
• Free onsite parking
• Clear progression opportunities – we love to promote from within!
• And many more…

This role involves picking orders, receiving deliveries and loading lorries whilst taking care to look after products and follow safety practices.

Our ideal warehouse operative has

• Previous warehouse experience
• A valid Combilift or Counterbalance licence
• The ability to carry out manual handling when picking orders, with mechanical equipment available to assist where possible.
• Timber experience is a bonus!

Don’t worry if you don’t quite meet every requirement – full training is provided, and we welcome motivated, enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn.

Our Warehouse Operatives need to be on-site five days a week, so please make sure you’re within a reasonable commuting distance to our depot, before applying.

James Latham – the natural choice