General Assistant - Stores

Anglo American / De Beers Group; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Pension with company contribution

Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Job summary

De Beers Group is seeking a General Assistant - Stores to support daily warehouse operations, receiving, storing and preparing materials for production, and maintaining accurate stock records. The role is hands-on and ideal for someone organized, proactive, and eager to learn about logistics in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include receiving deliveries, labeling, stock checks, packing, and assisting with shipments. Training for forklift operation is provided if required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, logistics, or production environment is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Willingness to learn and follow processes.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and a good team player.
• Physically fit and able to lift and move items safely.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and check items against delivery notes.
• Label items and store them to maintain order and traceability.
• Maintain a tidy and hazard-free environment for safety and efficiency.
• Assist with picking and preparing materials for production orders.
• Help with stock checks and inventory updates.
• Support packing and dispatch of goods for shipment.
• Assist with documentation and coordination of outbound and inbound shipments.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Reliability & punctuality

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

De Beers Group - The world's leading diamond company

We are the world’s leading diamond company – a unique, luxurybusiness that thrives on the creativity, passion and knowledge of our people.

As we embark on a journey to accelerate the transformation of our business into one that is better positioned to realise the opportunities ahead of us, we welcome and encourage diverse perspectives from those individuals whose spark fresh thinking and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions.

We’ll provide you with the space and support to grow and achieve your ambitions and – working together – you’ll help us realise our own ambition to be the pioneer of a new diamond world.

Job Description

As a General Assistant - Stores, you will support the day-to-day operations of our warehouse and production supply chain. Your main responsibilities will include receiving and storing goods, preparing materials for production, and keeping inventory records accurate and up to date.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who is organised, proactive, and eager to learn about logistics and materials handling in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Receive deliveries and check items against delivery notes

• Ensure all incoming goods match the delivery documentation in terms of quantity and condition.
• Accurately label items and place them in designated storage areas to maintain order and traceability.
• Maintain a tidy and hazard-free environment to support safety and efficiency.

Assist with picking and preparing materials for production orders

• Select and prepare the correct materials needed for manufacturing, ensuring timely availability.

Help with stock checks and inventory updates

• Participate in regular stock counts and assist in updating inventory records to ensure accuracy.

Support packing and dispatch of goods for shipment

• Prepare items for shipping, including packaging and labeling, to meet customer and logistics requirements.
• Assist with picking and packing of machines and spare parts
• Booking in items on Sales Orders when picked so inventory is correct

Support the shipping process

• Assist with documentation and coordination of outbound and inbound shipments to ensure timely delivery.
• Assist with IPR and CDS reporting where necessary
• Awareness of WEEE and PPWR legislation

Use inventory systems to book in goods and record stock movements

• Track inventory transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Help with ordering supplies or materials as directed, supporting procurement activities.

Operate a forklift (training and certification provided if required)

• Safely operate a forklift to move goods within the warehouse, if certified.

Help manage returns and loan stock items

• Process returned goods and manage temporary stock items, ensuring proper documentation and storage.

Process improvements and efficiencies

• Drive continuous process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Identify opportunities, improve workflows and controls across the business
• Support automation and system enhancements to increase productivity

Other ad hoc duties associated to needs of the business

• Flexibly support other warehouse or business tasks within Supply Chain as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a warehouse, logistics, or production environment is essential
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiency initiatives
• Willingness to learn and follow processes
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Reliable, punctual, and a good team player
• Physically fit and able to lift and move items safely

Desirable (but not required):

• Experience with inventory systems (e.g., Microsoft Business Central)
• Warehouse safety awareness

Additional Information

What you’ll get at De Beers Group

At De Beers Group, our purpose is to Make Life Brilliant — and that starts with supporting our people to thrive at work and beyond with benefits that support your health, time, and financial wellbeing.

• Time that’s yours:25days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell leave via our flexible benefits platform.
• A pension that invests in your future: minimum 4% employee contribution plus 11% company contribution (15% total).
• Healthcare you can rely on: company‑funded core Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), with options to upgrade or extend cover.
• Support when life gets busy: 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme, access to a Mental Health First Aider network, and wider wellbeing resources.
• Financial perks & savings: access to our flexible benefits platform, including options such as holiday trading, travel insurance, dental cover, critical illness protection, retail vouchers and more.
• Share schemes: opportunities to participate in Anglo American share plans, including Free Shares, SIP and SAYE.
• Lifestyle perks: employee discounts, staff discount options, and onsite benefits where available (e.g. gym and restaurant facilities).

Benefits may vary and are subject to scheme terms and eligibility.

Who we are

De Beers Group is a company with a rich history and a sparkling future. Since 1888 our experts have searched the world for nature’s most precious gem. Our diamonds bring beauty to the world. But we think they can do so much more. We want our diamonds, and our business, to make life brilliant – for our people, our customers and the world around us. Venetia Mine is part of De Beers Group Managed Operations Business which integrates mines, operations and support functions in the De Beers Group producer countries of Canada and South Africa to shape a safe, sustainable future for De Beers Group’s people, shareholders, communities and partners.

Safety

Safety first is a way of life for us. We are unconditional about the safety, health and well-being of our colleagues, at work and at home, and about that of the communities where we work. We aim to lead the industry by investing in innovation to protect people, who are at the heart of our business. Our high performing teams take accountability for their own and others' actions, work collaboratively, and always show care and respect.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential. Referrals Referral incentive applicable: This opportunity is open to a paid referral incentive according to the Employee Referral Scheme. Referral incentives are applicable to De Beers Group internal employees only.

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications

This listing will be closed as soon as sufficient applicants have been received.