Warehouse Assistant - 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Warehouse Operations are at the heart of what we do. Our customers choose ILG because our attention to detail across services like picking, embroidery and engraving adds something special to their brand. As a Warehouse Assistant you are involved in every aspect of the smooth running of our busy warehouse, including:

• Picking, packing and shipping products on a daily basis
• Quality checking goods, gift wrapping and packaging products to our clients' high standards
• Accurate use of the order management system
• Active involvement with continuous improvement projects and training
  
  Capable IT skills and ability to learn our bespoke warehousing IT system
• Previous experience in a role requiring accuracy and attention to detail
• An awareness of the importance of health and safety in a warehousing environment
• Reliable and conscientious - a good timekeeper
• Clear communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstratable sufficient command of the English language to understand Health and Safety instructions, write straightforward e-mails and give verbal instructions/information to colleagues
• Physically fit enough to work in a role where the vast majority of the day is standing and requires some lifting
• Warehouse experience (desirable)
• Forklift experience (desirable)
  
  We're an award-winning, market-leading 3PL specialising in high-quality order fulfilment and delivery services. ILG customers are premium brands, many in the beauty, fashion and wellbeing sectors. Our mission is to help them succeed. ILG is a people business - we invest in training and development, recognising and rewarding our people's achievements and creating opportunities for them to progress within our business. We understand the importance of making time to unwind and have fun, so we fund a number of social events, including our amazing annual party. Each year we celebrate in style, present our annual employee awards and recognise the people that make our business so special. So, if you want to develop an exciting career, learn from a friendly team and realise your full potential in a fast-growing company, this is the role for you., About ILG
We're one of the UK's top delivery and fulfilment businesses. That means we store, pack, personalise, gift-wrap and distribute high-value products to consumers and retailers across the world. Our customers range from boutique start-ups to global designer and luxury businesses, mostly fashion, beauty and wellbeing brands. Great people have always been a cornerstone of ILG. And, because we're growing fast and coming up to our busiest time of year, we're on the lookout for more great people to join our amazing team. We rely on a talented and engaged workforce that's ready to go the extra mile for our customers. In return we go further to reward our people and share our success. So, we give a voice to all our colleagues on sustainability, health and safety and other essential issues. We run 'staff member of the month' awards to spotlight star performers. And we have a lively social committee to ensure we play as hard as we work! Why join ILG? Here are few good reasons…
• We're a fast-moving business, so no two days are the same
• A variety of work patterns and overtime hours to suit you
• We invest in you with ongoing training and development
• We believe in working hard and having fun
• Share in our business-wide supportive, 'can do' attitude
• Access opportunities to progress your career internally at ILG
• Enjoy 22 days holiday, rising to 25 days with length of service
• Benefit from our annual salary review process
• 'Charity of the year' and other fundraising opportunities
• Annual awards ceremony and party to celebrate individual and company success
As an inclusive employer we feel our workforce should mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. So, we promote equality and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.