Warehouse Operative

Latham Timber; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber distributor, James Latham, is seeking a Warehouse Operative for their evening shift in Hemel Hempstead. This position offers an opportunity to work in a modern environment with potential for career development. The role involves picking orders, loading lorries, and performing forklift operations, with training provided for those new to the industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 7.5% matched pension contributions

Bonus schemes

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative is preferred.
• Valid Combilift or Counter Balance licence ideal.
• Willingness to learn and conduct manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Picking orders and managing goods inwards.
• Loading lorries for dispatch.
• Operating forklifts and other mechanical plant.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Tools

Forklift (Combilift or Counter Balance)

Job description

James Latham is one of the UK's largest independent trade distributors of timber, panels and decorative surfaces. As a long-established, family-owned business with history back to 1757, we believe our success is down to our employees and are proud to say that many of our team stay with us for decades. In a recent survey 86% said they would recommend James Latham as a great place to work.

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join our established team based in Hemel Hempstead. The successful candidate will join our evening shift working 12.30pm - 9.30pm,Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with prior experience working as Warehouse Operative. They will ideally have a valid Combilift or Counter Balance licence, and must be able to conduct manual handling work picking orders, though we do make use of mechanical plant where possible. Whilst experience of working with timber products would be an advantage, it is not essential as training will be provided. Applications from enthusiastic individuals who are willing to learn are also welcomed.

Key duties for our Warehouse Operatives are:

- picking orders

- goods inwards

- loading of lorries

- forklift operation

You’ll be working in a modern and well-equipped environment which provides opportunities to develop and grow your career. You will be part of a team that continually seeks out new and innovative products and better ways to serve its customers. Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 7.5% matched pension contributions, bonus schemes, a Health Cash Plan and life assurance.