Warehouse Person

Howden Joinery Limited; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses and depot incentives

Pension plan (up to 12% company contr.

32 days annual leave

Staff discount on Howdens products

Buy-as-you-earn share scheme

40 hour working week

No evenings or Sundays

Virtual GP access and wellbeing suppo

Strong team culture

Job summary

Howdens Joinery Limited in Leigh-on-Sea is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Person to help keep stock accurate and ready for collection or delivery. The role is fast-paced, team-focused, with high standards for health and safety.

You'll unload deliveries, check stock, operate forklift where trained, and support trade customers with a professional service. The company offers a strong bonus scheme, pension, holiday entitlement and staff discounts.

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 and record accuracy for stock handling.
• Good literacy, numeracy and time management skills.
• Customer focused with a friendly, professional attitude.
• Clear communication and strong organisational and planning skills.
• Reliable, hands-on and pride in a safe, tidy warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Unload deliveries and check stock accurately, in line with health and safety standards.
• Carrying out daily checks on forklift trucks and equipment.
• Ensure stock is secure and prepared for dispatch.
• Complete regular stock checks and maintain accurate records.
• 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 the operation running smoothly.

Skills

Forklift licence

Stock control

Health and safety

Attention to detail

Literacy and numeracy

Customer focus

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Join the UK’s Number One Trade Kitchen Supplier Join Howdens as a Warehouse Person and play a key role in the success of your depot. We run an in-stock business, so getting it right in the warehouse matters. You’ll make sure our trade customers get what they need, when they need it by keeping stock organised, safe and ready for collection or delivery. This is a hands-on role where you’ll take real pride in high standards across the warehouse, working in a fast paced, team focused environment where everyone pulls together. You’ll help keep the operation running smoothly while always maintaining strong health and safety standards.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, brilliant bonuses and outstanding depot incentives
• Training and ongoing development
• Excellent pension plan with up to 12% company contribution
• Up to 32 days annual leave per year including bank holidays.
• Holiday entitlement rises with service
• Generous staff discount on Howdens products
• Buy-as-you-earn share scheme
• 40 hour working week
• No evening, Sunday or Bank Holiday working
• Virtual GP access and wellbeing support for you and your family
• A strong team culture that genuinely sets us apart

What we’re looking for:

• A valid forklift licence is desirable
• Good understanding of stock control and health and safety
• Someone who can work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail, especially when handling stock and maintaining accurate records
• Good literacy, numeracy and time management skills
• A customer focused approach, with a friendly and professional attitude
• Clear communication and strong organisational and planning skills
• Someone who is reliable, hands on and takes pride in a safe, tidy and well-run warehouse

What you’ll be doing:

• Unloading deliveries and checking stock accurately, in line with health and safety standards
• Carrying out daily checks on forklift trucks and equipment
• Ensuring stock is secure and accurately prepared for dispatch
• Completing regular stock checks and maintaining accurate recordsKeeping the warehouse clean, organised and efficient through effective stock rotation
• Supporting trade customers with a professional and helpful service
• Assisting with deliveries, collections and general warehouse operations
• Working closely with the wider depot team to keep the operation running smoothly

What it’s like to work here:

We take pride in getting things right first time for our customers. Everyone pulls their weight and supports each other as one team. It’s a busy depot, so we keep things simple, work fast and get the job done. We all play a part in the depot’s success and share in the team bonus. We build trust by doing what we say we will, every day.