Warehouse Assistant (STS Eccles)
The Sovini Group
Eccles
•1 month ago
•No application
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Job details
Salary
£25,654.36
Contractual hours
40
Basis
Full time
Package
22 Days Annual Leave Plus 8 Bank Holidays
Date posted
09/06/2025
Job reference
SG001761
Job description
We are currently looking for a Warehouse Assistant to join Sovini Trade Supplies - Eccles, part of The Sovini Group.
Fully committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; we promote a positive culture of valuing and celebrating diversity and accepting and including people regardless of their personal characteristics or circumstances. Whoever you are, you can expect to be treated fairly, with respect and free from discrimination. Inclusivity matters – We recognise candidates may have diverse needs, and we will always look to support this throughout the process.
If you have got the talent, the potential, the drive and determination there is a place for you at The Sovini Group.
This position is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.
As a Warehouse Assistant, you will be expected to:
- Ensuring all orders are picked, ready for the collection of Sovini Trade Supplies customers.
- Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Replenishing stock in the correct warehouse/trade shop locations
- Completing warehousing duties as instructed by Senior Personnel.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Maintain detailed knowledge of all products and materials (i.e. qualities, uses, sizes, quantities, availability etc.) and to understand what items / building materials are required for both Trade & Retail Customer’s needs.
- To operate the BISTRACK system without error and administer all transactions as per company guidelines
- Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- To meet appraisal targets and support the delivery and achievement of overall business objectives.
- Assisting where required, in the loading of Sovini Trade Supplies vehicles.
- Commit to equality and diversity and to promote non-discriminatory practices in all aspects of work undertaken.
- Adhere with the Health and Safety at Work Act to take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions.
To be successful in a Warehouse Assistant role, the skills you will need:
- Experience of working in a builder’s material supply environment, preparing sales orders, receiving deliveries and controlling stock.
- Experience of using a dedicated ERP system, used for all operational transactions.
- Good organisational and customer service skills.
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate across multiple channels including Microsoft Teams, Face to Face and Email.
- To demonstrate The Sovini Group’s values in your day to day job role – Success, Passion, Authenticity, Courage, Enterprise.
Experience or Knowledge of the below would be advantageous but not essential:
- Relevant H&S qualifications / training.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of legislation, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to builder’s merchant operations.
- Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet strict deadlines.
- Self-motivated with enthusiasm, commitment and drive and ability to work under pressure and produce a high standard of work.
- Counterbalance FLT license
So if you are looking for a Warehouse Assistant role with:
- Competitive salary - £25,654.36
- 40 Hours per week (Monday-Friday).
- 22 Days Annual Leave Plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Cycle 2 Work Scheme.
- Group personal pension scheme.
- Life Assurance.
- Career development opportunities.
- Corporate discount scheme.
- Staff well-being and ‘feel-good’ programme.
Please note we do not accept approaches from recruitment agencies and only applications made via our website will be accepted.
Closing date – 29th June 2025
Please note that shortlisting may take place prior to the advert closing, if a high volume of suitable applicants have applied, the advert may close early. Please do not hesitate to submit your application.
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