Warehouse Operative

James Latham; Yate; On-site; GBP 25,500 - 33,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 7.5% matched pension

Free onsite parking

Clear progression opportunities

Job summary

James Latham, a leading UK timber distributor, is recruiting a Warehouse Operative in Yate. This secure, Monday-to-Friday role offers a £30,000 salary with rotating 5:00am-2:00pm and 1:00pm-10:00pm shifts. Enjoy free onsite parking, a supportive team, and clear progression opportunities.

Training is provided, and staff development is encouraged. You will pick orders, receive deliveries and load lorries, while prioritising product care and safety.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience.
• Valid Combilift or Counterbalance licence.
• Ability to carry out manual handling when picking orders with equipment assistance.
• Timber experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Picking orders.
• Receiving deliveries.
• Loading lorries and handling products safely.

Skills

Manual handling

Previous warehouse 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