Warehouse Assistant

Ancient + Brave | B Corp; Lewes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Medicash plan

Wellbeing day

ESG pension

Mintago wellbeing

Training & development

Product discounts

Social events

Job summary

Ancient + Brave is seeking a Warehouse Assistant to support daily warehousing operations at our Lewes, East Sussex site. You will organise inventory, ensure accurate stock records, and assist with stock movement between main and overflow warehouses.

Key attributes include hands-on commitment, strong literacy/numeracy, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy. Warehouse equipment experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done.
• High literacy and numeracy with accuracy handling product names, codes and batch numbers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, ability to multitask and stay accurate.
• Able to commute to Lewes, East Sussex.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Organise and maintain inventory in the main warehouse.
• Ensure shipment and inventory transaction accuracy.
• Assist movement of stock between units.
• Record goods in and out of the main and overflow warehouse.
• Process goods in and goods out, reporting and resolving issues.
• Support warehouse efficiencies and continuous improvement.
• Maintain regulatory compliance standards.

Skills

Inventory management

Shipment accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem solving

Commute to Lewes

Tools

IMS (Inventory Management System)

Warehouse equipment familiarity

Job description

About Us

Ancient + Brave is a female founded, mission-driven wellness brand with an award-winning range of collagen, supplements and functional blends. Rooted in ancient wisdom and validated by science, our simple daily rituals support our community in nurturing whole body health.

About Us

Ancient + Brave is a female founded, mission-driven wellness brand with an award-winning range of collagen, supplements and functional blends. Rooted in ancient wisdom and validated by science, our simple daily rituals support our community in nurturing whole body health. Ancient + Brave has been recognised in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies for three consecutive years - most recently placing 7th - and ranked 4th in the Oresa Retail Growth Index in 2025. It's a reflection of the quality of what we build, the community we serve, and the discipline with which we operate. Social and environmental responsibility has always been at the heart of the business and woven into how we operate. We're a certified B Corp, a member of 1% for the Planet, and through the Made By Brave Foundation we direct 1%+ of all revenue to environmental and social causes. As an equal-opportunity employer we are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace culture, where we are brave, connected and intentional - and lead with integrity. Please find out more by reading our JEDI statement which can be found here. We operate from our warehouse in Barcombe, East Sussex.

THE ROLE

Working closely with the Warehouse Supervisor, this is an exciting new role for a Warehouse Assistant to support the general operations of the warehouse. You will carry out the daily warehousing activities, organising and maintaining inventory and the storage area across our warehouse and overflow unit. You will assist with the movement of stock and ensure accurate recording of goods in and out via an IMS (Inventory Management System). This role will report to the Warehouse Supervisor.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Efficiently organise and maintain inventory in the main warehouse
• Ensure shipment and inventory transaction accuracy
• Assist with movement of stock between units
• Accurately record goods in and out of the main and overflow warehouse
• Process goods in and goods out, reporting and helping to resolve issues
• Support warehouse efficiencies and continuous improvement
• Assist with maintaining regulatory compliance standards

WHO YOU ARE

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:

• Hands-on commitment to getting the job done
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills, with exceptional accuracy when handling similar product names, codes and batch numbers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise, switch between multiple tasks and consistently see them through to completion while maintaining accuracy
• Solution-focused with the confidence to investigate and solve problems independently
• Able to comfortably and reliably commute to our warehouse in Lewes, East Sussex
• Previous experience operating warehouse equipment is advantageous but not essential

Further, to truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture. For us that is a series of shared beliefs:

WE BELIEVE IN BRAVERY — We are: Courageous, Bold, Experimental

WE BELIEVE IN INTEGRITY — We are: Honest, Accountable, Ethical

WE BELIEVE IN CONNECTION — We are: Collaborative, Inclusive, Open

WE BELIEVE IN INTENTION — We are: Purposeful, Proactive, Focused

WAYS OF WORKING

As part of being an equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time setup where appropriate. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

We're not currently seeking recruitment support for this role.

WHY JOIN US

At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.

Here’s what joining us looks like:

• We pay a discretionary bonus and review our salaries annually.
• Our Private Medical Insurance is designed to support your health and wellbeing, providing swift access to high-quality care whenever you need it most.
• Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme.
• In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeing day to use as needed.
• Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).
• Our Mintago platform gives employees access to financial wellbeing advice and support as well as retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, which cover childcare, cycle to work, gym membership, groceries, electric vehicle and mobile/tech purchase.
• We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and meditation sessions in the office.
• Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as a limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase).
• We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.