Warehouse Assistant

Full job description
Would you like to be part of the UK's leading supplier of engineering components to the design and engineering industry? Wixroyd is one of the UK's biggest online engineering component suppliers and has gained a reputation for high quality, innovative products.

We are looking to recruit an organised and motivated person to join our Warehouse team.

Typical Responsibilities:

Pick, pack and despatch customer orders accurately and on time, in accordance with daily schedules and priority requirements
Operate warehouse management systems (Bridge/Opera) to process orders and update stock records and support inventory control across the warehouse
Conduct cycle counts and stock takes to maintain inventory accuracy
Report and investigate any stock discrepancies promptly
Take responsibility for health and safety within the warehouse, following all procedures and reporting hazards or incidents as required
Support the wider team with goods in, stock movements, bars cutting and general warehouse duties as required
Focus on continuous improvement and work with all departments to promote ‘one team’ culture

Skills and Experience:

Previous warehouse experience
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good numeracy and literacy
Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
Good understanding of health and safety responsibilities in the workplace
Punctual and reliable
Good communication skills
Willingness to accept change
Forklift licence (counterbalance or reach)
Experience using Bridge or Opera systems
Experience working in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Good IT and computer skills
Assembly experience

What we Offer:

Competitive salary
Employer matched 5% pension contribution
Life assurance
Discretionary annual bonus
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Extra paid day off for your birthday
Additional holiday purchase scheme
Paid day off for volunteering
Employee discounts through MyDiscounts
Eyecare vouchers
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Sharesave
Professional training contributions
Calendar of wellbeing events


Hours of Work:

Our company operates on a two-shift basis (on-site) which rotates weekly.

Shift times are:
Week 1: Monday to Friday 07:30 to 15:30 and Week 2: Monday to Thursday 09:30 to 17:30 and Friday 08:00 to 16:30

Wixroyd (part of Essentra Plc) is one of the UK's biggest online engineering component suppliers and has gained a reputation for high quality, innovative products.

Continued year-on-year sales growth has recently seen the business relocate to a purpose-built facility in Chichester, both the main distribution centre and new modern manufacturing now operate from the same location.
This move offers exciting opportunities for staff to work in a fast paced, dynamic work environment where an employee's hard work and commitment are recognised.

We believe in "Delivering a Range of Endless Possibilities" for our customer, our colleagues and the company. As a company we acknowledge the part we play in satisfying the needs of our team members and will do our part to support you.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be requested at interview.