Warehouse Operative

Latham Timber; Yate; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension 7.5%

Free onsite parking

Career progression

Full training provided

Job summary

James Latham in Yate is seeking a Warehouse Operative for a secure, Monday-to-Friday, on-site role. You will pick orders, receive deliveries and load lorries while maintaining product safety and clean practices.

The position offers training, a supportive team, and clear progression opportunities within a family-owned business with a long heritage. The successful candidate will have warehouse experience and a valid Combilift or Counterbalance licence; timber experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Picking orders and packing for dispatch.
• Receiving deliveries and checking goods against paperwork.
• Loading lorries while ensuring product safety and stock integrity.
• Follow safety practices and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Manual handling

Timber experience

Tools

Combilift licence

Counterbalance licence

Job description

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: Yate

Rotating Shift Pattern: 5:00am-2:00pm and 1:00pm-10:00pm

Why You'll Love This Role:

• £30,000 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