Job Description
Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Location: Leeds (LS10 1SD)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 6.00am until 2.00pm daily
About ASD Ltd
ASD Ltd is one of the UK's leading metal stockholders and processing suppliers, providing a comprehensive range of ferrous and non-ferrous products. Our extensive in-house processing capabilities, combined with industry expertise, enable us to deliver cost-effective metal solutions and high-quality steel products to a wide range of sectors.
We are committed to sustainability and continuous improvement, playing an active role in building a more sustainable future for our employees, customers, communities, and future generations.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Warehouse Operative to join our team in Leeds. This role is critical in ensuring customer orders are fulfilled accurately, safely and efficiently within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Our warehouse operations involve picking and packing materials, loading vehicles and operating a range of equipment including forklifts, overhead cranes, saws and coating machines.
Due to the nature of our products, the warehouse environment can be physically demanding, dirty, and subject to temperature variations (hot in summer and cold in winter). Applicants should be comfortable working in these conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Pick and process computer-generated customer orders, including repetitive handling and lifting of large and heavy materials (steel).
- Accurately record stock movements and product usage using internal systems.
- Identify products correctly and use measuring equipment where required.
- Operate processing machinery such as saws (training provided where necessary).
- Safely operate forklifts and overhead cranes to transfer stock.
- Assist with the production, preparation and dispatch of customer orders.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times.
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrate flexibility to support operational requirements as needed.
Essential Requirements
- Stable and consistent employment history.
- Previous experience in a warehouse or industrial environment.
- Ability to safely handle large and heavy steel products.
- Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn internal systems.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to health and safety.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience working in heavy industry, ideally within the steel sector.
- Valid forklift truck licence.
- Experience operating an overhead crane.
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Life assurance
- Contributory pension scheme (5% employee contribution matched by the company)
- Retail and restaurant discount schemes
- Gym and health club discounts
- Holiday trading scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Medicash healthcare programme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial wellbeing support
Additional Information
Due to the safety-critical nature of our operations, pre-employment, random, and incident-related drug and alcohol testing is conducted. We operate a zero-tolerance policy.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your online application and attach an up-to-date CV.
