Warehouse Assistant

Horley | £20,799 per annum with an additional incentive for holders of a forklift licence

Employer: ILG
Sector/Specialism: Warehouse & Distribution

About us

We’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. We understand the importance of making time to unwind and have fun, so we fund a number of social events, including our amazing annual party. Each year we celebrate in style, present our annual employee awards and recognise the people that make our business so special. 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 role

Warehouse 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 training

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
• Physically fit enough to work in a role where the vast majority of the day is standing and requires some lifting
• Warehouse experience (desirable)
• Forklift experience (desirable)

Benefits

• Company Bonus Scheme (£300)
• 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
• Dedicated rest areas with free tea and coffee plus monthly fruit baskets
• Free on-site parking and free electric car charging points
• Dedicated platform for learning and development
• Staff member of the month rewards
• Uniform and full PPE provided
• Monthly company social events and an annual awards ceremony
• Employee assistance programme to promote mental health wellbeing
• Cycle to work scheme

For more information about our company or employee benefits please visit https://www.ilguk.com/about-us/