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Reed
Warehouse Assistant
Colchester, Essex
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 9 hours ago
- Salary
- 23300.00 - 23300.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Reed
- Closes
- 15 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
JOB: Warehouse Assistant / Driver
LOCATION: Colchester
SALARY: GBP23,300 per annum for 35-hour week (plus paid overtime)
Reed Recruitment in Colchester are looking for a Warehouse Assistant/Driver to work for a client based in Colchester on a full time, permanent basis.
Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm with an early finish on Friday working 8:30am to 1:30pm. The company operate a Christmas shutdown, and this is on full pay with no holiday used. This year it will be from 23rd of December returning on the 2nd of January.
Main duties include:
Ensuring that all goods that are picked and booked in match the relevant paperworkReceiving, checking, recording, and storing stock as it is received.Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidyFollowing workplace health and safety rules when handling goodsEnsuring efficient operations by adhering to operational procedures, rules and scheduleVMI (Vendor-managed inventory), which involves using a hand-held scanner. Full training will be given.Forklift licence an advantage, but training can be given.Loading and unloading delivery vehicles, by hand or with a forklift truck.Customer facing deliveries, this is not a multi drop driving roleApprox. 50% warehouse - 50% driving Ideal Candidate:
Candidates who are trustworthy, enthusiastic, responsible, organised, well presented, with good time keeping, as well as those who can work autonomously & as part of a team.Friendly & approachable personality, with a 'One Team' approach to work.Warehouse / stores experience is a mustForklift licence an advantage but not necessary as we are willing to trainMust have Full Driving Licence required - Maximum of 3 penalty pointsPhysically fit. To express your interest in this vacancy, please click APPLY!
Ad ID: 5416957687
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