Hughes Group
Warehouse ID:355
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Why come and work with us?
Hughes is a family-run company that has been trading for over 100 years. Hughes is not only a family company in name but also in attitude. Our ethos is simple - to treat people the way that they would want to be treated themselves! We are a long-standing company with long-term plans, so aim to offer our staff a long and meaningful career. This means that we take training and career development seriously and as a result we aim to offer you a supportive and professional working environment.
We feel hard work should be rewarded, and therefore we offer you:
- Employee Discount
- Free use of Company Holiday Lodges
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employee Assistance Program - including health and wellbeing services
- Enhanced Holiday Allowance
- Enhanced Maternity Leave
- Enhanced Paternity Leave
- Company Pension Scheme
- Training and Development Programs
- Supporting Community Projects
- Life Insurance
- Recognition for Long Service
Opportunity
We are pleased to offer an opportunity to join our Hughes Business team as a Part-Time Warehouse Operative at our Southend Hughes Business location.
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This role supports the smooth running of the warehouse by helping with deliveries, loading vehicles, organizing stock, completing stock transfers, and supporting basic stock administration. It is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone reliable, organized, and comfortable working safely in a busy warehouse environment.
You will work closely with branch management, Hughes Business colleagues, and delivery teams to help ensure stock is accurate, vehicles are prepared on time, and the warehouse is kept clean, tidy, and safe.
Hours
20 hours per week, worked across 4 or 5 days as determined by business requirements.
What does the role include?
- Assisting with unloading supplier and delivery lorries, checking goods, and placing stock in the correct location.
- Loading vehicles for delivery runs accurately and safely.
- Keeping warehouse stock organized, clearly identified, and accessible.
- Completing weekly stock counts and reporting discrepancies promptly.
- Processing stock transfers between locations and ensuring movements are recorded accurately.
- Completing general stock administration including paperwork, records, and audit support.
- Keeping the warehouse clean, tidy, and safe, with clear walkways and well-maintained work areas.
- Following safe manual handling practices when moving, loading, unloading, or storing stock.
- Occasionally assisting with delivery van duties, including loading, unloading, and customer-facing delivery activity.
- Reporting stock, vehicle, safety, or operational issues which may affect customer service.
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What skills and experience are required?
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work practically as part of a small team.
- Good attention to detail when checking stock, paperwork, and warehouse records.
- Ability to work safely, follow instructions, and use good manual handling practices.
- Organized approach, with the ability to keep stock areas tidy and easy to use.
- Flexible attitude to support changing business needs and delivery schedules.
- Professional manner when dealing with colleagues, customers, suppliers, and visitors.
- Previous warehouse, stock control, delivery, or logistics experience is helpful but not essential.
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