Warehouse Assistant

Witherby Publishing Group is a specialist publisher of marine training, reference and regulatory material for the shipping industry.  

We are seeking a Warehouse Assistant to support our publishing warehouse and assist other office departments with ad hoc tasks. This is a full-time role based at our offices in Livingston.

Responsibilities:

The Warehouse Assistant’s role will include, but is not limited to:

·        Shipping book orders, ensuring these are appropriately packed and labelled and stacked for delivery

·        Checking that the correct quantity and type of books have been received from the printer

·        Maintaining all relevant data in the warehouse management stock system

·        Storing delivered goods safely and logging their arrival

·        Relocating and re-stacking goods to make space for new deliveries

·        Recording any damaged, missing or faulty books

·        Ensuring that the warehouse and picking areas are kept clean and tidy at all times

·        Observing all Health & Safety standards in line with Company policy

·        Ordering shipping material/packaging

·        Assist with stock counts during the year and at year end

·        Assist other office departments with administration and/or facilities tasks when required.

This role will report to the Warehouse and Facilities Manager.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

·        Experience of working in a warehouse or office environment is desirable

·        Understanding of stock control is desirable

·        The ability to undertake forklift training and testing is required as forklift driving is part of this role

·        Manual handling experience

·        Knowledge of Microsoft applications including MS Word, Excel and Outlook

·        The ability to communicate effectively with all levels and departments within the organisation.

Competence:

·        High level of accuracy and attention to detail

·        Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team environment

·        Capable of working to tight deadlines

·        Dynamic and energetic in your approach

·        Flexible, hard-working and willing to learn new skills and processes

·        Good time management skills.

Salary and Conditions:

·        Salary rate is Real Living Wage

·        This is an onsite based role

·        Normal place of work is Livingston, West Lothian

·        You will report to the Warehouse and Facilities Manager

·        Company wellbeing plan and pension.