James Latham is one of the UK's largest independent trade distributors of timber, panels and decorative surfaces. As a long-established, family-owned business with history back to 1757, we believe our success is down to our employees and are proud to say that many of our team stay with us for decades. In a recent survey 86% said they would recommend James Latham as a great place to work. We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join our established team based in Thurrock, Essex. The successful candidate will join either our Evening Shift working 11:00-20:00, or our Night Shift working 20:00-05:00. Night shift subject to an additional allowance. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with prior experience working as Warehouse Operative using a forklift. Note majority of the day will be spent using a forklift. Reports to: Warehouse Manager & Operations Manager Responsibilities such as: Fork lift operations Picking and packing of orders, Service customer collections, Loading delivery vehicles, Unloading goods-in, Stock control, General warehousing duties. Essentials: Forklift experience – Ideally Combilift, Experience using WMS, Desirables: Health and safety qualification such as IOSH or IOSH Managing Safely, First Aid Trained, Fire Safety Trained, Experience in the timber or building industry. You’ll be working in a modern and well-equipped environment which provides opportunities to develop and grow your career. You will be part of a team that continually seeks out new and innovative products and better ways to serve its customers. Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 7.5% matched pension contributions, bonus schemes, a Health Cash Plan and life assurance.