Seasonal Warehouse Assistant

Fenwick Limited; North Tyneside; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Fenwick Limited is hiring Seasonal Warehouse Assistants to support its bustling Logistics Centre during the 2025 peak trading period. Ideal candidates should have a passion for logistics and experience in a warehouse environment. The role offers a chance to join a dynamic team with potential for permanent positions based on performance.

Benefits

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Up to 25% staff discount in-store and online

Secure on-site parking

Pension scheme

WeCare wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems.
• Comfortable with manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and handling stock, pricing, and packaging.
• Processing orders and using warehouse management systems.
• Engaging in teamwork and varied daily tasks.

Skills

Passion for logistics

Teamwork

Data input

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Job description

Join the Team at Fenwick – Seasonal Warehouse Assistants Needed!

About Us

Fenwick is proud to be the UK’s largest family-owned department store group, with a legacy spanning 143 years. Our journey began in Newcastle on Northumberland Street, which remains our flagship store to this day. Supporting all our stores is our Logistics Centre which is also based in the Northeast.

As we gear up for our busy 2025 peak trading period in the run-up to Christmas, we are looking for driven and enthusiastic individuals to join our Warehouse Team as Seasonal Warehouse Assistant.

Why Join Fenwick?

Our Logistics Centre is a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a strong culture of continuous improvement and high standards of delivery. As a Warehouse Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring operations run smoothly supporting activities such as receiving and handling stock, pricing, packaging, picking and put away and processing orders and use WMS.

No two days are the same and we believe in variety and teamwork to keep each day engaging and fulfilling.

The Details

Contract Type: Temporary (July – December 2025) with a potential to go permanent from January 2026 based on performance!

Start Date: 1st July 2025

Location: Killingworth, Northeast

Get to Know Fenwick Event: Thursday, 26th June 2025 our selection experience event, to attend please apply and we will confirm a place. This is a great opportunity to learn about the role and meet the team!

Shift Patterns:

We operate early and late shift patterns on a rotational basis across Monday to Sunday over 7.5 hours per day between the hours of 6:00am to 10:00pm

What’s In It for You?

• Salary £12.32 per hour (37.5 hours per week)
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Up to 25% staff discount in-store and online Structured onboarding and training, with achievable KPIs and development opportunities
• Secure your future with a competitive pension scheme WeCare wellbeing programme
• Free and secure on-site parking

What We’re Looking For:

• A passion for logistics and the drive to be part of a dynamic team.
• Previous experience in a warehouse or logistics environment Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Data input experience knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is a plus
• Comfortable with manual handling (lifting is kept to a minimum)
• Ability to work in a typical warehouse environment which would cover such tasks as product receiving, pre-retailing, putaway, pick and pack.

Want to be part of the magic of Fenwick?

Don’t miss your chance to join a vibrant, historic brand during our most exciting trading period of the year. Be part of a team that values integrity, teamwork, and commitment.