Warehouse Assistant

Fenwick Limited; Burradon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK retail firm is seeking a Warehouse Assistant at their Burradon distribution centre. In this role, you will support warehouse operations including receiving, pricing, and picking products. Ideal candidates will have experience in logistics, an interest in the industry, and be comfortable with manual handling. Benefits include 28 days of annual leave, a discount in stores, and career progression opportunities. Join our dynamic team and help ensure timely delivery of products to our stores.

Benefits

28 Days Annual Leave

Up to 25% discount in stores

WeCare 24/7 GP wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Free on-site car parking

Qualifications

• Interest in working in a logistics environment and desire to learn.
• Previous work experience in a warehouse/logistics environment.
• Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Support the smooth running of warehouse operations.
• Process orders and receipt of products.
• Ensure products are priced, packaged, and maintained to high standards.

Skills

Interest in logistics environment

Previous warehouse experience

Warehouse management systems

Data input knowledge

Comfortable with manual handling

Job description

Join us at Fenwick's Killingworth Distribution Centre as a Warehouse Assistant and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth flow of operations within our dynamic and fast‑paced environment!

When you join Fenwick, you'll receive:

• 28 Days Annual Leave (Prorated for the length of your contract).
• A fantastic up to 25% discount in all Fenwick stores and online at fenwick.co.uk.
• ‘Perks*’ – a great way to get Retail, Leisure & Hospitality discounts, exclusive deals, and cashback on a wide range of products.
• WeCare - 24/7 GP wellbeing advice & support service.
• Career progression and many opportunities to learn as you work.
• Free and secure on‑site car parking / bike storage.

About the role

As a Warehouse Assistant you will be key in supporting the smooth running of our warehouse operation across receiving, pricing, picking and other warehousing routines.

You will work across all areas of our distribution centre with varied tasks and no two days will be the same. Our Warehouse Assistants process orders, receipt orders, make sure our stores receive our fabulous products on time whilst ensuring it is priced, packaged, and maintained to the highest of standards.

What we’re looking for in a candidate…

• An interest in / passion for working in a logistics environment and the desire to learn and be part of a dynamic and driven team.
• Previous work experience in a warehouse/logistics environment.
• Previous experience with working with warehouse management systems.
• Experience in data input and a knowledge of D365 is beneficial.
• Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting (although this is kept to a minimum).

About Fenwick

Fenwick is the UK’s largest family‑owned department store group with a rich heritage and history that has shaped who we are today! We are on an exciting journey of investment, looking towards a future that is every bit as bold and brilliant as what has gone before.

We work collaboratively and our 2,000 strong workforce spans across our stores, our support functions including Digital, Buying & Merchandising, IT, Finance, People and Customer Service teams plus our valued restaurants and distribution centres and we are always on the lookout for talent to join our ever‑growing family to exceed our customers' expectations.