Operations Assistant

Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Operation Assistant - Leeds – Burdens

So, who are we? We are Burdens, a part of the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.  

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including...

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.   

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more! 

As an Operations Assistant based in Leeds you’ll be responsible for:  

• Serving customers behind the trading counter and in the yard
• Manual handling in the yard, working with a team to ensure the yard is health and safety compliant
• Loading and unloading the wagons using a forklift
• Picking and packing customer deliveries

This is a full-time, permanent role working 45 hours per week Monday to Friday between 7.00am - 5.00pm.

And here’s what we’d like you to have: 

• Previous yard or warehouse experience and to be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• A forklift license is highly desirable
• To be comfortable with heavy lifting items
• Exceptional customer service skills

 We look forward to receiving your application!