Warehouse Operative

Lathamtimber; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber distributor in the UK is seeking a Warehouse Operative for a secure Monday-to-Friday role. The role includes picking orders, loading lorries, and ensuring product care. Candidates should have previous warehouse experience and a valid Combilift or Counterbalance licence. The company offers a supportive team environment, progression opportunities, and great benefits including a matched pension scheme. Training is provided for enthusiastic individuals eager to learn.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Matched pension of up to 7.5%

Supportive team environment

Free onsite parking

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse setting is essential.
• Must hold a valid Combilift or Counterbalance licence.
• Capable of performing manual handling in accordance with safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Picking orders and receiving deliveries.
• Loading lorries while ensuring product safety.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Previous warehouse experience

Valid Combilift or Counterbalance licence

Ability to carry out manual handling

Timber experience

Job description

Exciting new opportunity for a Warehouse Operative!

Are you looking for a secure, Monday-to-Friday role with great benefits and no weekend work? This could be the perfect fit for you!

Join James Latham, one of the UK’s largest independent distributors of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces. With a proud heritage dating back to 1757, we’re a family-owned business that credits our success to the dedication of our people. In fact, 86% of our team say they would recommend James Latham as a great place to work!

Location

Rotating Shift Pattern: 5:00am–2:00pm and 1:00pm–10:00pm

Why You’ll Love This Role

• £xx,000 salary
• Up to 7.5% matched pension
• Supportive and friendly team
• Free onsite parking
• Clear progression opportunities – we love to promote from within!
• And many more…

This role involves picking orders, receiving deliveries and loading lorries whilst taking care to look after products and follow safety practices.

Our ideal warehouse operative has

• Previous warehouse experience
• A valid Combilift or Counterbalance licence
• The ability to carry out manual handling when picking orders, with mechanical equipment available to assist where possible.
• Timber experience is a bonus!

Don’t worry if you don’t quite meet every requirement – full training is provided, and we welcome motivated, enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn.

Our Warehouse Operatives need to be on-site five days a week, so please make sure you’re within a reasonable commuting distance to our depot, before applying.

James Latham – the natural choice