WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT/DRIVER (6-MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Williams is an award-winning, independent, trade-only plumbing and heating merchant with 50 Trade Counters and Regional Fulfilment Centres across the Southeast, Manchester, Milton Keynes, and Bristol.
We pride ourselves in doing the right thing, building long-term relationships, and having the ambition to improve and grow. If this sounds right up your street, we could be a great match!
We are looking for a Warehouse Assistant / Driver to join our Gosport branch on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
As Warehouse Assistant / Driver, you will work closely with your colleagues to ensure the stock is ready to meet our customer’s needs. You will also need to provide outstanding levels of customer service, come rain or shine, out on deliveries!
Warehouse Assistant / Driver responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Maintenance of the warehouse, including stock rotation and putting away stock
- Checking of incoming goods
- Accurate picking of orders for delivery
- Carrying out deliveries in the local area
- Assisting with general branch duties
- Completing regular vehicle checks
Attributes required for the Warehouse Assistant / Driver:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Great communication skills
- Flexible approach to duties and tasks
- Enthusiastic team player and ability to make a positive contribution
- Ambitious outlook and willingness to learn
- Forklift license preferable
This is a physically demanding role; however mechanical aids are available. All applicants should hold a full UK driving licence.
As well as working for a company listed on the “Top 75 Best Companies to Work For” list, the benefits package for the Warehouse Assistant / Driver include:
- Salary up to £24,000
- 40 hours Monday to Friday – no weekends!
- 33 days annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and development courses to support you!
- Private Medical Insurance for the whole family – yes, the whole family!
- Discounted shopping platform
- Discounted gym membership
- Contributory pension scheme
- Company discount
- Employee Assistance programme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Car leasing scheme
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £24,000.00 per year
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT/DRIVER (6-MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT) roles across Williams & Co.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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