Warehouse Assistant

Hayley Group Limited are looking for a Warehouse Assistant to join our well-established and experienced team based with our Rail department in Manchester. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary.

Hayley Group is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,000 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service.

About the role:

As our Warehouse Assistant, you will mainly be assisting with operations in our warehouse, picking, packing and dispatching goods via internal and external transport. You will also be required to assist with processing of stock, including receipting goods, completing paperwork, shelving items in the correct locations, stock checks and general warehouse housekeeping. A key member of the team, you will be required to liaise with other colleagues and departments across the branch network.

Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities as our Warehouse Assistant will include:

• Assisting with picking and counterchecking of orders.
• Using scanners for processing stock.
• Stock-taking and replenishment.
• Assist with kitting.
• Goods In – receipt of goods, loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Use of forklift trucks, pallet trucks, trolleys and various machinery, including the pallet wrapper and pallet weigher.

Skills & attributes we're looking for in our Warehouse Assistant:

• FLT licence is desirable, however not essential.
• Full driving licence is desirable, however not essential.
• Experience of working in a warehouse environment would be preferred.
• Knowledge of using counterbalance and forklift trucks, VNA and cherry-pickers would be advantageous.
• Must be PC literate – able to check stock on the computer system.
• Knowledge of engineering consumables and components would also be advantageous.
• Good telephone manner and able to work as part of a team.
• Good problem-solver, with good attention to detail.

Benefits:

• From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service.
• Training provided through our own Hayley Academy.
• Company pension (if eligible).
• Life Assurance cover (x2 salary).
• Invitation to healthcare scheme.
• Wellness programmes.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Excellent opportunities available.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hayley Group – please click ‘apply’ now to become our Warehouse Assistant- we'd like to hear from you!