Warehouse Assistant

Warehouse AssistantEast Grinstead, UK£23,816 per annum with an additional incentive for holders of a valid forklift licenceAbout usWe’re an award-winning, market-leading 3PL specialising in high-quality order fulfilment and delivery services. ILG customers are premium brands, many in the beauty, fashion and wellbeing sectors. Our mission is to help them succeed. ILG is a people business - we invest in training and development, recognising and rewarding our people’s achievements and creating opportunities for them to progress within our business. So, if you want to develop an exciting career, learn from a friendly team and realise your full potential in a fast-growing company, this is the role for you.The roleWarehouse Operations are at the heart of what we do. Our customers choose ILG because our attention to detail across services like picking, embroidery and engraving adds something special to their brand. As a Warehouse Assistant, you are involved in every aspect of the smooth running of our busy warehouse, including:- Picking, packing and shipping products on a daily basis- Quality checking goods, gift wrapping and packaging products to our clients’ high standards- Accurate use of the order management system- Active involvement with continuous improvement projects and trainingPlease note, this role requires some lifting. What we are looking for- Capable IT skills and ability to learn our bespoke warehousing IT system- Previous experience in a role requiring accuracy and attention to detail- An awareness of the importance of health and safety in a warehousing environment- Reliable and conscientious - a good timekeeper- Clear communication skills both written and verbal- Demonstratable sufficient command of the English language to understand Health and Safety instructions, write straightforward e-mails and give verbal instructions/information to colleagues- Warehouse experience (desirable)- Forklift experience (desirable)Benefits- Discretionary company bonus scheme- Pension, Life Assurance, Healthshield Cash Plan and Discount Perks- 22 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays) increasing to 25 days after 2 complete holiday years, with the option to buy/sell holiday- Birthday leave- Free on-site parking, with electric car charging at certain locations- Range of employee awards- Uniform and full PPE provided- Regular social events- Employee assistance programme to promote mental health wellbeing- Cycle to work scheme- Enhanced maternity and paternity payPlease be aware we will be considering applications as we receive them and arranging interviews accordingly. Depending on the volume of applications we receive, we may close this advert ahead of the advertised closing date.For more information about our company or employee benefits please visit our website. To apply as a Warehouse Assistant, please select the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.