Warehouse Operations Assistant
Reports to Operations Manager & Warehouse Manager in their absence.
40 hours per week, fixed term (3‑6 months). £12.71 per hour. Occasional weekend work may be required.
The Facilities & Warehouse Support Operative provides hands‑on operational support across the warehouse, head office, and retail stores, ensuring that working areas are maintained to a high standard and assisting with a wide range of practical maintenance, warehouse, and general facilities tasks.
This varied role requires a proactive individual comfortable with physical work, general maintenance tasks, and supporting day‑to‑day operational requirements across the wider business.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting warehouse efficiency, maintaining safe working environments, and reducing reliance on external contractors for smaller maintenance and repair tasks.
Key Responsibilities
Warehouse & Yard Support
- Assisting with goods in and goods out processes where required
- Maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and safe working standards within the warehouse and yard areas
- Compacting cardboard, paper waste, and supporting waste management processes
- Carrying out general housekeeping and tidying duties to maintain an organised working environment
- Supporting the warehouse team in ensuring work areas remain safe, efficient, and compliant with health and safety standards
- Printing labels and assisting with basic warehouse administration tasks where required
- Supporting stock movement and assisting with unloading deliveries when necessary
Facilities Maintenance & General Duties
- Carrying out basic maintenance and repair tasks around the warehouse, office, and operational areas
- Assembling racking, shelving, mirrors, fixtures, and general equipment as required
- Completing minor repairs and general practical support tasks across the business
- Assisting with upkeep of external areas including pathways, yard areas, and storage spaces
- Supporting with painting, sanding, cleaning, and general maintenance work where needed
- Assisting with moving equipment, furniture, stock, and operational materials safely
- Undertaking basic plumbing‑related tasks such as unblocking toilets where appropriate
- Identifying minor maintenance issues before they become larger operational problems
Store Support
- Travelling to retail stores when required to support with general maintenance or operational tasks
- Assisting store teams with practical tasks that would otherwise impact management and sales productivity
- Supporting store relocations, store maintenance work, equipment setup, and general facilities‑related requirements
- Providing flexible operational support across departments depending on business needs
Skills & Experience Required
The successful candidate should be practical, reliable, and comfortable working in a physically active role.
Essential
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Good practical skills and confidence using basic hand tools
- Experience carrying out general maintenance, DIY, assembly, or repair work
- Comfortable undertaking physically demanding work including lifting, moving equipment, and manual handling
- Good organisational skills and ability to work independently without close supervision (occasionally weekend work may be required)
- Ability to identify and solve basic maintenance and operational issues proactively
- Reliable, flexible, and willing to support different areas of the business when required
- Good awareness of workplace health and safety standards
- Basic IT skills for printing labels and completing simple admin tasks
Desirable
- Previous warehouse experience
- Experience in facilities, maintenance, handyman, logistics, or operational support roles
- Forklift experience
- Basic understanding of plumbing, basic repairs, or property maintenance
- Experience working in a fast‑paced operational environment
Personal Attributes
- Hands‑on and practical with a “can do” attitude
- Comfortable turning their hand to a wide variety of tasks
- Proactive and able to spot issues before being asked
- Dependable and takes pride in keeping working environments organised and safe
- Flexible and willing to travel to support stores when needed
- Self‑motivated and capable of managing their own workload
- Positive and team focused
Note
This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post‑holder will be expected to participate in this process, and we would aim to reach an agreement on any changes.
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