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.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. If you are invited to interview you will be asked to bring original documents or an online right to work check share code that confirms you have the legal right to work in the UK.