Warehouse Assistant

Job description

Warehouse Assistant / Stores Operative

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire (OX11)
Salary: £118 per day PAYE
Contract: 6 Month Temporary Contract with Potential to Become Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours per Week
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
No weekend work required, although occasional overtime may be available.

Join a Leading National Organisation

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Assistant / Stores Operative to join a busy and well-established warehouse operation based in Didcot. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with warehouse or stores experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent service and maintaining high standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring stock is received, stored, maintained and distributed safely and accurately. This position offers long-term prospects, with the potential to secure a permanent opportunity for the right individual.

Key Responsibilities

Receiving, checking and storing incoming goods and materials.
Picking, packing and preparing orders accurately within agreed timescales.
Loading and unloading deliveries safely and efficiently.
Carrying out stock checks and inventory verification activities.
Maintaining accurate stock records using warehouse systems and manual documentation.
Supporting the organisation and upkeep of warehouse storage areas.
Ensuring all products and materials are correctly labelled and stored.
Operating warehouse equipment safely and in line with company procedures.
Assisting with general warehouse administration and data entry tasks.
Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve operational targets.
Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance at all times.

What We're Looking For

Previous warehouse, stores, logistics or stock control experience.
Good attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational skills.
Basic IT and data entry skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Good communication skills.
Manual handling experience is advantageous.
A valid Counterbalance FLT licence is highly desirable. Candidates with current or recent forklift operating experience will be particularly of interest to the client.
Experience operating warehouse equipment and mechanical handling equi...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Kilbride

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English