Warehouse Associate
| Posting date: | 14 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2026 |
| Location: | Bamber Bridge, Lancashire, PR6 8AT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | JN -042026-20883_1778769228 |
Summary
Warehouse Associate
Location: Bamber Bridge, PR5
Contract Type: Full Time
Job Type: Ongoing Temporary (Temp-to-Perm Opportunity)
Weekly Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Pay Rate
£14.50 per hour
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 1:30pm
Breaks
- Two 10-minute paid breaks
- One 30-minute unpaid lunch break
Role Overview
The Best Connection are currently recruiting for a reliable and organised Warehouse Associate / Stock Assistant to join a busy warehouse and production operation in Bamber Bridge.
This is a hands-on role involving stock control, goods in/out, warehouse duties, and occasional local van deliveries. The successful candidate will support the smooth day-to-day running of warehouse and production operations by ensuring stock is accurately received, stored, issued, and dispatched using a computerised stock control system.
This is an excellent long-term opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling goods in and goods out processes
- Booking in deliveries and checking stock against delivery notes
- Loading and unloading deliveries safely
- Placing stock into correct warehouse locations
- Picking, packing, and preparing orders for dispatch
- Issuing stock and materials to the production department
- Carrying out stock checks, stock counts, and stock adjustments
- Maintaining accurate stock records using a computerised stock control system
- Using hand-held scanners to manage inventory
- Operating a Counterbalance FLT where required
- Making local van deliveries when required
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment
- Following health and safety procedures at all times
- Supporting general warehouse and manual handling duties
Requirements
- Full, clean UK driving licence (Category B essential)
- Licence check will be carried out
- Previous warehouse or stock control experience preferred
- Basic computer skills and experience using stock systems
- Experience using hand scanners and inventory systems desirable
- Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable with a strong work ethic
Desirable Skills
- Valid Counterbalance FLT licence (externally accredited preferred)
- Reach truck experience advantageous
- Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
- Knowledge of stock control procedures
FLT training may be provided for the right candidate.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay of £14.50 per hour
- Stable Monday-Friday working schedule
- Early finish on Fridays
- Long-term opportunity with temp-to-perm potential
- Supportive and team-oriented working environment
The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.