Warehouse Person

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

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 dispatchCompleting regular stock checks and maintaining accurate records
• Keeping 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

About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 900 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.