Warehouse Operative — Stock Control & Forklift Support

Howdens Joinery; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension plan with up to 12%

40 hour working week

Generous staff discount on Howdens

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday

Wellbeing support

Team bonus

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking a warehouse operative at our Nuneaton depot. You will unload deliveries, check stock, and help prepare items for dispatch, maintaining health and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a reliable, hands-on approach. We offer development, a strong team culture, 40-hour week, and competitive benefits. No evenings or Sundays; wellbeing support and a pension are provided.

Qualifications

• Forklift licence desirable.
• Good understanding of stock control and health and safety.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, especially with stock and records.
• Good literacy, numeracy and time management skills.
• Customer focused with a friendly, professional attitude.
• Clear communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable, hands-on and pride in a safe, tidy workflow.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and check stock in line with health and safety standards.
• Carry out daily forklift checks and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure stock is secure and prepared for dispatch; complete stock checks.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organised and efficient through stock rotation.
• Support trade customers with a professional and helpful service.
• Assist with deliveries, collections and general warehouse operations.
• Work closely with the depot team to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Forklift licence desirable

Stock control

Health and safety

Independent and team worker

Attention to detail

Literacy

Numeracy

Time management

Customer focused

Communication

Organisational skills

Reliable and hands-on

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking a warehouse operative at our Nuneaton depot. You will unload deliveries, check stock, and help prepare items for dispatch, maintaining health and safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a reliable, hands-on approach. We offer development, a strong team culture, 40-hour week, and competitive benefits. No evenings or Sundays; wellbeing support and a pension are provided.