Role Overview:
With over a century of agricultural heritage, Wynnstay has built lasting relationships with farmers and rural communities through trusted advice, quality products and dependable service. As we build on that legacy and look towards our next chapter, it’s an exciting time to join us and play your part in our future.
We’re looking for a practical, customer-focused Warehouse Operative to help keep our warehouse, store and yard running smoothly. From handling stock safely and accurately to preparing customer orders and offering a friendly welcome, you’ll help deliver the reliable service our customers count on.
This is a varied, hands-on role for someone who enjoys teamwork, takes pride in a safe, well-organised workplace and likes seeing the difference their work makes every day. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to a business rooted in rural life, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome customers, provide helpful service and offer advice where qualified.
- Receive, stack and rotate stock; pick orders; complete related paperwork; and check products and quantities before dispatch or loading.
- Assist customers safely with bulky items and load purchases into vehicles.
- Operate forklifts and other equipment only when trained and authorised, completing checks and reporting defects or unsafe conditions promptly.
- Replenish shelves, support merchandising, assist with stocktakes and help deliver promotional campaigns.
- Process cash and credit transactions accurately when required.
- Keep the warehouse, store yard, gardens and wider site clean, safe and tidy.
- Talk with customers about their current activities and seasonal requirements, recommend relevant complementary products and pass specialist, regulated-product or sales opportunities to the appropriate colleagues.
- Support product specialists and the wider team, including providing cover at other stores when required.
What we’re looking for:
Essential:
- A friendly, professional approach and strong customer-care skills.
- The ability to carry out a practical role that includes manual handling.
- A self-motivated, reliable attitude, with the confidence to use your own initiative and contribute to a team.
- A Counterbalance Forklift licence, a similar qualification or a willingness to complete training.
- A commitment to safe working, accuracy and following company policies and procedures
Desirable:
- Agricultural or rural product knowledge, especially an understanding of seasonal customer needs and relevant linked purchases
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Annual company performance bonus
- Employee Assistance Programme with BUPA
- Life assurance of twice your salary following successful completion of probation.
- Ongoing technical and professional development & opportunities for career progression
- Employee discount at Wynnstay Stores
Reporting to: Store Manager
Location: Cross Hands Business Park, Heol Parc Mawr, Llanelli SA14 6RE
Working Hours: 40 hours
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday
Role Type: Permanent
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any questions about this role please contact careers@wynnstay.co.uk
