Warehouse Operative: Stock Control & Safe Operations

Howdens-95ed4e89; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and incentives

Excellent pension plan

Staff discount

Share scheme

Up to 32 days annual leave

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Warehouse Person to play a key role in keeping stock organised and ready for collection or delivery. You’ll unload deliveries, check stock, perform forklift checks and maintain health and safety standards in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.

The role offers generous benefits including a competitive salary, bonuses, pension, up to 32 days leave, staff discount and share schemes. Join a depot-driven, supportive culture with clear career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong stock handling and safety awareness.
• Good literacy and numeracy for records and checks.
• Reliable, detail‑oriented with strong planning and time management.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and check stock in line with health and safety standards.
• Carry out daily checks on forklift trucks and equipment.
• Ensure stock is secure and prepared for dispatch with accurate records.
• Perform regular stock checks and maintain clean, organized warehouse.
• Assist with deliveries, collections and general warehouse operations.
• Support depot team to keep operation running smoothly.

Skills

Stock control

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Literacy

Numeracy

Time management

Communication

Organisational skills

Planning

Teamwork

Independence

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Warehouse Person to play a key role in keeping stock organised and ready for collection or delivery. You’ll unload deliveries, check stock, perform forklift checks and maintain health and safety standards in a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment.

The role offers generous benefits including a competitive salary, bonuses, pension, up to 32 days leave, staff discount and share schemes. Join a depot-driven, supportive culture with clear career development opportunities.