Warehouse Operative: Fast‑paced, Safe Stock Keeper

Howdens; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Brilliant bonuses

Excellent pension (12%)

Up to 32 days annual leave

Staff discount

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

40 hour week

No evening or Sunday work

Virtual GP access

Wellbeing support

Strong team culture

Job summary

Howdens is recruiting a Warehouse Person to maintain a safe, efficient, and well‑stocked depot in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll unload deliveries, check stock, and support trade customers with a professional service.

With a focus on accuracy and teamwork, you’ll perform daily forklift checks, assist with deliveries and collaborate with the wider depot team to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence desirable.
• Good understanding of stock control and safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong attention to detail with stock handling and records.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and check stock to health and safety standards.
• Carry out daily forklift checks and maintenance.
• Ensure stock is secure and prepared for dispatch.
• Perform regular stock checks and maintain records.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organised and efficient with stock rotation.
• Support trade customers with a professional service.
• Assist with deliveries, collections and general warehouse operations.
• Liaise with the depot team to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Forklift licence

Stock control

Health and safety

Independent worker

Team player

Attention to detail

Literacy & numeracy

Customer focused

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Howdens is recruiting a Warehouse Person to maintain a safe, efficient, and well‑stocked depot in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll unload deliveries, check stock, and support trade customers with a professional service.

With a focus on accuracy and teamwork, you’ll perform daily forklift checks, assist with deliveries and collaborate with the wider depot team to keep operations running smoothly.