Operations Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
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We are looking for a proactive, self-motivated Operations Assistant to join our warehouse team in London City (SE8 5DQ).
Full-time position working 45 hours a week, Monday to Friday, from 7am to 5pm. Overtime available.
You will be responsible for general warehouse duties, picking and packing, organising orders and products, loading/unloading, checking off and putting away stock, operating forklift.
Up for the challenge? Here’s what we’d like you to have:
- Previous warehouse experience essential, training provided
- Adaptable and flexible to workload and tasks
- Forklift experience preferable, training provided
Here’s what we can offer you:
With us, there’s always opportunity to enhance your skills through our award-winning talent development scheme which offers a wide range of courses and professional qualifications for all levels.
Our people get benefits including:
- Annual bonus scheme
- Generous pension plan – matched up to 9%
- Holiday - 23 days increasing to 25 after 2 years’ service
- Staff discounts on hundreds of retailers
- Free access to health & wellbeing tools and initiatives
About us
Wolseley UK is the country’s largest plumbing, heating, and cooling trade specialist merchant in the UK. We’re currently growing as we work to bring the business closer to customers across the country, so it’s an exciting time to be part of the Wolseley team. We pride ourselves on excellent specialist know-how and are committed to becoming closer to customers, being easy to do business with and making sure we deliver on our promises.
Advert Close Date: 04/05/2023
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: Building & Personnel Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Operations Assistant roles across Wolseley UK'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 Building & Personnel Services.
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 - £28,800 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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