Wolseley Group
Warehouse Operative
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Warehouse Operative
Warehouse Operative – Altens
About William Wilson
We are William Wilson, part of the Wolseley Group, a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland.
- We prioritise people and customers at the heart of our operations.
- Our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild provides skill development and career growth opportunities.
- Our benefits package is exceptional, including:
- Competitive salary + performance bonuses
- Annual leave (increases with service length)
- Generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%)
- Enhanced maternity/adoption leave
- Free access to healthcare
- YuLife app support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts on online and high street products
Role Overview
As a Warehouse Operative based in Altens, you’ll play a critical role in our plumbing, heating, and cooling trade supply operations—ensuring efficiency, customer excellence, and high standards.
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Key Responsibilities
Core Duties:
- Perform general warehouse tasks, including:
- Picking, packing, and processing customer orders
- Unpacking and organising deliveries (manual handling of heavy items such as boilers, sinks, radiators, and toilets)
- Maintaining high operational standards in our warehouse
- Support trade customers at the counter by:
- Identifying their product needs
- Offering personalised recommendations
- Handle customer inquiries via phone and email, demonstrating:
- Promptness and professionalism
- A proactive, customer-focused approach
Hours & Expectations:
- 42.5-hour week (Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00)
- Rota-based shift work, including 1 in 4 Saturdays (09:00–13:00)
Qualifications & Experience
We’re looking for candidates with:
✔ Experience in a high-volume warehouse environment ✔ A positive attitude and willingness to learn & upskill ✔ Prior face-to-face sales and customer service (retail, wholesale, or client support) ✔ Capability to meet manual handling requirements safely
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Why Join Us?
Wolseley UK is the UK’s largest plumbing, heating, and cooling specialist merchant, supplying 180,000+ products annually to 100,000+ trade customers.
By joining us, you’ll become part of a fast-paced, mission-driven team that is dedicated to: ✅ Delivering the right products at the right price ✅ Ensuring availability and speed in client service ✅ Supporting career advancement through ongoing training
Collectively, we operate as Europe’s largest plumbing and heating product distributor, offering career opportunities, benefits excellence, and growth potential.
Next Steps We’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help us build a better future for trade customers and team members alike with your expertise.
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