Warehouse Assistant

Minsteronline; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building materials distributor is seeking a Warehouse Assistant in the Truro area. The role involves loading and unloading, maintaining stock, and customer service. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, generous discounts, and a supportive team environment, with opportunities for career growth. The ideal candidate is flexible, a great team player, and a confident communicator. Training for forklift operation will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous staff discounts

Career growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Construction Materials Industry or Builder’s Merchant is preferred.
• Ability to work flexibly and support team efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the loading and unloading of vehicles.
• Maintain stock levels and carry out regular stock counts.
• Pick items to fulfill customer orders.
• Check and organize stock deliveries.
• Build relationships with customers both in person and over the phone.
• Keep the workspace clean and safe.

Skills

Flexible approach to work

Great team player

Confident communicator

Previous forklift experience

Job description

Minster, a leading building materials distributor in Northern Europe, is searching for a Warehouse Assistant based in the Truro area with experience in the Construction Materials Industry or a Builder’s Merchant.

We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 33 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

Hours – 7:00 – 5:00 Monday to Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the loading and unloading of vehicles – using a forklift where needed.
• Maintain stock levels, carrying out regular stock counts.
• Pick items to fulfil customer orders.
• Check incoming stock deliveries and put away in appropriate area.
• Get to know our product lines and services in order to make the most of all customer interactions.
• Develop great relationships with new and existing customers (both face to face and over the phone).
• Keep the branch looking clean and tidy, to make a great first impression on our customers.
• Make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at work street chains, online stores and holiday agents.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary and benefits package, plus generous staff discounts.
• A supportive team environment where your contributions are recognised and valued.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career within our organisation.
• Flexible working arrangements to help you balance work and life.

Required Skills And Experience

• A flexible approach to work.
• A great team player; ready to support colleagues and customers when needed.
• A confident communicator, both over the phone and face to face.
• Previous forklift experience, although training will be provided.

About Us

At Minster, we’re proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top‑quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We’re a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today!