Work Place Assistant

Fixed Term: 8-10 weeks
Location: Slough
Hours: Monday-Friday
Pay: £14.80 per hour

Join Our Team as a Work Place Assistant

The Work Placement Assistant role is designed to provide practical workplace experience while supporting the day to-day operation of warehouse and stores activities. The placement will involve assisting with a range of non-skilled operational duties including stock handling, housekeeping, delivery preparation and general stores support. The role will provide an opportunity to gain experience within a busy operational environment, learn safe working practices, and develop confidence in teamwork, communication and workplace responsibilities.

About the Role:

As a Work Place Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Assist with receiving and sorting deliveries into the warehouse or stores area.
• Support with checking deliveries against paperwork and placing goods in designated storage locations
• Support counter service by helping locate items and preparing requests for collection.
• Assist with document filing, archiving and other basic administrative tasks
• Follow written and verbal instructions regarding duties and daily priorities.
• Work alongside operational teams and support colleagues as directed.
• Ability to deal with situations and reach solutions attractive to all parties showing understanding and tact. • Accurate and timely report writing.

Why Join Us?

• Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme. 
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.  
• Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents. 
• Financial support 
• Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
• Progression opportunities – many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
• A welcoming, respectful team culture
• Cycle to Work scheme

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Basic IT Skills
• Demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies or under pressure
• Have an ability to deliver succinct and clear verbal and written reports where necessary
• Able to demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team.
• An understanding of the principles of equality and diversity in relation to visitors' needs.

Interested? Apply now and secure your future with us! 
Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability 
Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.   

Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenge. If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions.