Are you an enthusiastic individual looking to develop a career in warehousing and logistics? Could you thrive as a Trainee Warehouse Assistant for a major delivery company?

About Us:

We’re ILG (International Logistics Group). We’re an independent fulfillment, warehousing and logistics provider with over 25 years’ experience and market-leading status.

We are proud to be supporting the Government's Kickstart scheme and due to our growth, diversification and expansion of the scope of our operations, we are now seeking 3 Trainee Warehouse Assistants to join our team in Northampton Brackmills.

As a Trainee Warehouse Assistant, you are involved in every aspect of the smooth running of our busy warehouse, from producing order pick list to final dispatch of goods. Supporting and assisting with stock control of clients’ products. Active involvement with continuous improvement projects, training and taking responsibility for ensuring the workplace environment is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.

Your Rewards:

The Kickstart Benefits:
• First day induction done via e-leaning course - 45-minute course
• Half day induction course adapted for the Kickstart placement participants
• Thorough e-learning and on the job training with access to the Warehouse Trainer. On completion of the e-learning programme in basic warehouse skills an ILG certificate will be provided.
• A dedicated mentor
• CV writing workshop provided at month three of the placement
• 1-2-1 time with a member of the HR team to review CV
• Job searching and interview skills workshop provided at month 4 of the placement
• 1-2-1 time with a manager to practice interviews
• Training on the basic requirements of an employee e.g; time & attendance, self-presentation, can do attitude, going the extra mile, organisation, general conduct
• 1-2-1 placement review meeting with a member of HR - careers advice, next step and applying for roles

Every day our people work hard to make our customers more successful and in return, we work hard to make our employees more successful. We invest in their training and development, recognise and reward their achievements and create opportunities to progress within our business and beyond.

If you want to develop an exciting career, learn from a friendly team and realise your full potential in a fast-moving industry, this is the role for you.

Your Role:

As a Trainee Warehouse Assistant, you will be tasked with supporting our warehouse operations including logistics, quality control and some maintenance activities. The role guarantees 25 hours per week, there may be some overtime opportunities.

Specifically you will:

• Produce and work from picking lists, to fulfill, pack and despatch client orders
• Use of a PDA for picking and booking in goods
• Processing of orders ensuring that client instructions are fully implemented
• Ensure all orders are fulfilled within specified time frames
• Work in close liaison with Customer Services, Sales and externally with customers and transport organisations
• Ensure warehouse is always kept clean and tidy, with empty boxes flattened and stored in the correct location of the Warehouse
• Potential risks, problems or product defects to be reported immediately to a senior member of staff
• Be pro-active in reporting to your Line Manager when stationery and packaging materials are running in short supply
• To carry out all activities in a manner that promotes safety to yourself and your colleagues
• Participate actively in continuous process improvement projects, seek ways to develop and maximise customer service levels
• Ensure all business and individual key performance indicators are met
• Contribute actively to achieving departmental service level and targets
• Ensure you are aware of health and safety procedures and highlight any risks to warehouse manager or H&S officer.
• Undertake training in accordance with online provider and with the Warehouse trainer.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

*Our warehouses are very fast paced and there is a requirement for some heavy lifting throughout each shift*

Your role will operate on a shift pattern working five days out of seven, within the hours of 8am - 6pm. Varied working patterns dependent on site.

About You:

To be considered as a Warehouse Operative, you will need:

• A willingness to learn
• To demonstrate a responsible attitude towards Health and Safety
• To be reliable and conscientious
• Be physically fit enough for work in a role where most of the day is standing and requires some heavy lifting
• Basic IT skills