Warehouse Assistant

jlp; Darwen; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Parkinson, part of the John Lewis Partnership, is hiring a Warehouse Operative to operate FLT and Wave trucks. You will handle loading/unloading, put-away, picking, and inventory checks, while maintaining safe, compliant warehouse operations.

The role offers permanent, full-time hours with a base pay of £13.00 per hour, increasing to £13.25 after 90 days, plus a £3.75 night premium for night shifts (22:00–06:00). Location: Darwen, Lancashire.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a Warehouse environment
• Flexible, adaptable and able work well under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Licence to operate FLT, Wave trucks & other relevant Warehouse equipment / Ability to obtain licence via training

Responsibilities

• Assist with the loading & unloading of vehicles using correct manual handling techniques
• Ensure the timely & accurate booking in of all incoming deliveries through our inhouse systems, reporting any discrepancies identified
• Ensure the timely & safe put-away of products, in the most appropriate and safe location
• Ensure the timely & accurate picking of products to feed the manufacturing teams
• Be responsible for ensuring all picking activity is confirmed on systems
• Perform regular inventory checks to ensure physical stocks are accurately reflected on systems. Investigate issues identified and resolve / escape where appropriate.
• Operate all Warehouse vehicles and equipment in a safe manner, with the relevant PPE, adhering to SOP's. Ensuring all daily start up checks are performed prior to use
• Ensure the work environment - internal & external, is kept safe, clean and tidy.
• Report any concerns of unsafe, hazardous activity to the Functional Expert - Warehouse

Skills

Warehouse experience

Adaptable under pressure

Licence to operate FLT/Wave trucks

Tools

FLT licence

Wave truck licence

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

At Herbert Parkinson, a proud and historic part of the John Lewis Partnership, we are embarking on an exciting transformation journey to secure our long-term success. By investing in state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities, streamlining our operations, and creating broader, more fulfilling roles for our Partners, we are building a more sustainable and agile future. Join us as we continue to deliver exceptional quality and service for our customers while empowering our partners to thrive

You will operate Warehouse machinery (FLT & Wave trucks) in a safe and appropriate manner, ensuring your licence is kept up to date.

In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £3.75 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

Contract type - Permanent

Location - Herbert Parkinson - Darwen, Lancashire

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the loading & unloading of vehicles using correct manual handling techniques
• Ensure the timely & accurate booking in of all incoming deliveries through our inhouse systems, reporting any discrepancies identified
• Ensure the timely & safe put-away of products, in the most appropriate and safe location
• Ensure the timely & accurate picking of products to feed the manufacturing teams
• Be responsible for ensuring all picking activity is confirmed on systems
• Perform regular inventory checks to ensure physical stocks are accurately reflected on systems. Investigate issues identified and resolve / escape where appropriate.
• Operate all Warehouse vehicles and equipment in a safe manner, with the relevant PPE, adhering to SOP's. Ensuring all daily start up checks are performed prior to use
• Ensure the work environment - internal & external, is kept safe, clean and tidy.
• Report any concerns of unsafe, hazardous activity to the Functional Expert - Warehouse

Essential skills/experience you'll need

• Relevant experience in a Warehouse environment
• Flexible, adaptable and able work well under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Licence to operate FLT, Wave trucks & other relevant Warehouse equipment / Ability to obtain licence via training

Closing Date: November 5, 2026

Pay: £13.00 (£13.25 After 90 days)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: 38.75

Job Level: Partnership Level 10

Where You'll Be Working: Herbert Parkinson, Harvest Mill, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0HR

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us.

We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.

As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.

We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

Important points to note:

It's important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you'll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.

We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.