Warehouse Operative

The Best Connection; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking a reliable Warehouse Stores Assistant to support efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods in a safe and organised warehouse environment.

You will help with stock organisation, counts, and order preparation, while maintaining compliance with health and safety standards and collaborating with team members to hit daily targets.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse or stores experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills is an advantage.
• Forklift licence is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and unload deliveries.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer and internal orders.
• Organise and maintain stock within the warehouse.
• Carry out stock counts and assist with inventory control.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely (training provided where required).
• Keep the warehouse clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles.
• Report damaged or missing stock to supervisors.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet daily operational targets.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Willingness to learn

Basic computer literacy

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and motivated Warehouse Stores Assistant to join our team. In this role, you'll help ensure the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods while maintaining a safe, organised, and accurate warehouse environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and unload deliveries.
• Pick, pack, and prepare customer and internal orders.
• Organise and maintain stock within the warehouse.
• Carry out stock counts and assist with inventory control.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely (training provided where required).
• Keep the warehouse clean, tidy, and compliant with health and safety standards.
• Assist with loading and unloading vehicles.
• Report damaged or missing stock to supervisors.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet daily operational targets.

What We're Looking For

• Previous warehouse or stores experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills is an advantage.
• Forklift licence is beneficial but not required.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.