Job Title: Warehouse/Workshop Assistant
Location: Rugby
Job Type: Full time
Salary: £12.50/hr
Job Summary:
We are looking for a reliable and proactive Warehouse/Workshop Assistant to support day-to-day operations within our busy warehouse and workshop environment. This hands-on role involves handling deliveries, dismantling equipment, managing scrap materials, and maintaining an organised, safe, and efficient workspace. You’ll also operate a forklift, deliver equipment, and assist in logging and inspecting incoming goods.
Key Responsibilities:
* Receive and check off incoming deliveries and equipment.
* Inspect items for damage, faults, or missing parts and report accordingly.
* Strip equipment for reusable parts and process scrap collections.
* Operate a forklift safely to move, load, and unload goods.
* Organise and store items efficiently within the warehouse/workshop.
* Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant working environment at all times.
* Prepare and deliver equipment to various sites when required.
* Assist with general workshop duties and support other team members as needed.
* Operate workshop machinery such as plasma cutters, grinders, and hand tools safely and effectively.
* Maintain and clean machinery after use, reporting any faults or required maintenance.
Requirements:
* Previous experience in a warehouse, workshop, or similar environment preferred.
* Valid forklift license/certification required.
* Physically fit and able to lift/move heavy items.
* Basic mechanical or technical aptitude an advantage.
* Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
* Reliable, punctual, and a strong team player.
* Full UK driving license (if deliveries are required).
* Experience using workshop tools and machinery (e.g., plasma cutters, grinders, drills).
* Basic understanding of equipment safety and maintenance procedures.
Working Conditions:
* Primarily workshop/warehouse-based with some off-site deliveries.
* Manual handling and use of tools and lifting equipment.
* PPE must be worn in line with company policy and safety regulations