Cellar Assistant

Berry Bros. & Rudd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 5,800 - 7,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days' holiday

1 Personal Day

Private Medical cover

Health plan

Life Insurance

Pension

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Employee discount

Job summary

Berry Bros. & Rudd is seeking a Cellar Assistant for a seasonal fixed-term contract at our London shop. The role covers receiving and storing stock, replenishing shop inventory, and supporting events as needed.

Working a 40-hour week on a rota basis, you will help manage cellar logistics, assist with stocktakes, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy warehouse/logistics environment.
• Experience working as part of a team with responsibility.
• Physically demanding role, involving manual handling and moving wines.

Responsibilities

• Unload delivery vans and receive stock according to paperwork.
• Store stock in cellar racking or designated locations.
• Replenish the London shops and manage stock levels.
• Assist in stocktakes and processing returns/credits.
• Pick and pack orders for collection or courier deliveries.
• Record and control customer collections.
• Take collection orders to the shop when requested.
• Assist in stock prep for events and post-event stock returns.
• Recycle waste in line with sustainability ethos.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized workspace.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Team player

Manual handling

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

WSET qualification

Job description

Job Title: Cellar Assistant (Seasonal FTC)

Reporting To: Cellar Team Leader

Location: London Shop 63 Pall Mall

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (October-December 24th)

Berry Bros. & Rudd is more than 300 years old, but we never stand still. As the world’s best and most trusted fine wine and spirits merchant, we are committed to helping our customers drink better, now and in the future. A career at Berry Bros. & Rudd is a unique and rewarding experience, combining the rich background of centuries of history with a modern family-owned culture, built on ambitious plans and with people at its heart.

The job in a nutshell

With a Royal Warrant and over three hundred years of history, we are Britain's original wine and spirit merchant. With services including a Cellar Plan, award-winning shops, and tutored tastings and events, we provide the closest link between those who make the wine and those who drink it.

The Cellar operation at No.3 St James’s, the historical heart of the company, plays a critical role in supporting and enabling the success of the Shop and the Events teams in particular, in addition to other areas of the business, in delivering a first-class experience for our customers.

Working flexibly (40 hours per week, worked from Monday to Saturday, 8am-7pm on a rota basis) and at times independently, within a small team this is a varied role covering the receipt/delivery and managing of stock (wines, spirits, accessories etc.) that covers all requirements of cellar logistics work as determined by the business.

Who you will work with

Internal: Events & Experiences, London Wine and Spirits Shop, Maintenance, Logistics & Supply Chain (Despatch and Warehouses), Customer Services, Fine Wine & Wine Advisor teams

External: Couriers, Customers

What you will do

• Unload delivery vans and ensure the correct stock is received according to paperwork
• Put stock and other orders away correctly (either in the cellar racking or to the relevant location)
• Replenish the London Shops
• Assist maintenance of accurate stock levels through careful stock ordering, processing returns/credits, and taking part in stocktakes
• Pick and pack orders for customer collection and courier deliveries
• Record and control customer collections
• Take collection orders to the shop when requested
• Assist in stock preparation prior to events and the retrieval and processing of stock returns from events, as directed, using appropriate systems
• Recycle waste generated by the cellars and London-based teams in line with our sustainability ethos
• Other activities within the remit of cellar support, as directed by the Cellar Team Leader
• Maintain a safe, clean, tidy and organised working environment
• Ensure that all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation

What you will bring to the role

Experience / Achievements

• Previous experience working in a busy warehouse/logistical environment would be preferable
• Experience of working as part of a team with evidence of taking on responsibility
• Experience of a physically demanding job, involving manual handling and movement of wines

Your Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

• Integrity, passion, and generosity of spirit are the key values of BB&R. Being honest and respectful, taking pride in what we do to provide fantastic customer service. Helping others through kindness, sharing time and experience are all essential behaviours whilst working in the role.
• An understanding and respect for fine wine and spirits. Being able to correctly handle and respect all stock including those of considerable value and age is essential
• An excellent team player, especially within a busy work environment, with the ability to multi-task and work independently if required
• A flexible working approach with a professional and positive can-do attitude
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels across the business
• An understanding of relevant health & safety rules & regulations for working environment

Qualifications

• Competent user of IT required.
• WSET qualification would be an advantage

We support our colleagues with a wide range of benefits:

You will start with 24 days' holiday, and 1 Personal Day, Private Medical cover & Health plan, Life Insurance, Pension, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), generous Employee discount (up to 40% off products), and many more.

Closing date

30th September 2026.

N.B.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.