Warehouse Assistant

Gordon Yates Recruitment Consultancy
Warehouse assistant needed in Dartford, temporary to permanent contract. This role pays £12 per hour and starts asap. The hours are Mon-Fri 9-5pm. This role will involve lifting, picking and packing goods, dealing with all related administration as well as other warehouse related duties and responsibilities.

Who will you be working for?
Our client is an established, fast-growing, well-respected retail supplier with an entrepreneurial culture. Located in Dartford.

What will you be doing?
As Warehouse Assistant you will be:

• Picking and packing
• Ensuring the warehouse is well organized, Making sure the warehouse is tidy (using the scrubber) and sorting rubbish.
• Making sure the warehouse complies with health and safety.
• Helping the team to manage the stock in and out, keeping boxes labelled with product name, finish and quantity and have the incoming shipments under control.
• Shipments, unloading, sorting, labelling and putting away in the correct locations.
• Batch testing.
• Electrical equipment testing.
• Sorting customers returns, updating system with notes for refunds.
• Dealing with drivers, chasing for driver collections, dealing with the depot if needed.
• General administration

About you:

• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment is preferred.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting, moving, and offloading shipments.
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently when needed.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in stock handling and order fulfilment.
• Comfortable using warehouse equipment, including forklifts (forklift certification is a plus, not essential).
• Basic computer literacy for updating stock levels and logging returns.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations in a warehouse setting.