Warehouse Operator - Stock Control & Team Focus

Howdens Joinery; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Pension plan

32 days annual leave

Staff discount on products

Share scheme

40 hour working week

No evenings or Sundays

Wellbeing support

Strong team culture

Job summary

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Warehouse Person to join our depot and help ensure stock is accurate, safe and ready for collection or delivery. This role is hands-on in a fast-paced, team-focused environment with a strong emphasis on health and safety.

You will unload deliveries, check stock, perform forklift checks, and keep records up to date while supporting trade customers. A forklift licence is desirable; good literacy, numeracy and planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Stock control and health & safety knowledge is essential.
• Good literacy, numeracy and time management skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Forklift licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and check stock accurately in line with health and safety standards.
• Carry out daily checks on forklift trucks and equipment.
• Ensure stock is secure and accurately prepared for dispatch.
• Complete regular stock checks and maintain accurate records.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organised and efficient through effective stock rotation.
• Support trade customers with a professional and helpful service.
• Assist with deliveries, collections and general warehouse operations.
• Work closely with the wider depot team to keep the operation running smoothly.

Skills

Stock control

Health and safety

Team player

Attention to detail

Literacy & numeracy

Time management

Customer focused

Communication

Planning

Reliable

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Howdens Joinery is seeking a Warehouse Person to join our depot and help ensure stock is accurate, safe and ready for collection or delivery. This role is hands-on in a fast-paced, team-focused environment with a strong emphasis on health and safety.

You will unload deliveries, check stock, perform forklift checks, and keep records up to date while supporting trade customers. A forklift licence is desirable; good literacy, numeracy and planning are essential.