At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our publishing warehouse by shipping orders and maintaining stock.
- Company: Witherby Publishing Group, a leader in marine training and reference materials.
- Benefits: Real Living Wage, wellbeing plan, pension, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Flexible, energetic candidates will thrive in this role with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and gain hands-on experience in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: Warehouse or office experience preferred; forklift training provided.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 12 £ per hour.
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:
- 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
Warehouse Assistant employer: Private Advertiser
Witherby Publishing Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and personal growth. Located in Livingston, our full-time Warehouse Assistant role provides opportunities for skill development, including forklift training, while ensuring a safe and tidy working environment. We prioritise employee wellbeing with a comprehensive plan and competitive salary, making it a rewarding place to build your career in the publishing industry.
