Warehouse Assistant

**Key Responsibilities** ------------------------ * Receive, unload and check incoming deliveries against purchase orders, delivery notes and expected quantities. * Store goods safely and efficiently, ensuring stock is correctly labelled, organised and easy to locate. * Pick, pack and prepare orders for dispatch accurately and within required timeframes. * Load and unload vehicles safely, following manual handling procedures and site safety requirements. * Carry out stock counts and regular inventory checks, reporting discrepancies, damaged goods or shortages promptly. * Update stock records, delivery documents and warehouse systems accurately. * Use warehouse equipment, including pallet trucks, trolleys, scanners and other tools, safely and effectively. * Maintain a clean, tidy and organised warehouse, ensuring aisles, storage areas and workspaces remain safe and accessible. * Assist with returns, transfers, recycling and the safe disposal of damaged or obsolete stock. * Follow company procedures relating to health and safety, security, quality control and manual handling. * Support other warehouse and logistics activities as required by the Warehouse Manager or Supervisor. **Qualifications and Experience** --------------------------------- * Previous experience as a Warehouse Assistant, Warehouse Operative, Stock Controller, Stores Assistant or in a similar role is preferred. * Experience receiving deliveries, picking and packing orders, stock control and general warehouse operations. * Ability to handle goods safely and carry out physical work, including lifting, moving and loading items when required. * Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate stock and delivery records. * Basic computer skills and confidence using warehouse management systems, inventory software or handheld scanners. * Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a busy warehouse environment. * Reliable, punctual, team\-oriented and willing to take a hands\-on approach. * Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, drivers, suppliers and other departments.