Warehouse Assistant

British Heart Foundation; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a part-time store assistant in Romford. You will work 13 hours per week, collaborating with the team to ensure efficient store operations. Responsibilities include managing deliveries, maintaining product quality, and supporting volunteers. This role offers a dynamic environment that contributes to a life-saving cause.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

25% staff discount

Health cash plan

Pension with employer contribution up to 10%

Life assurance

Discount options for gym membership

Discounts with a range of retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated by making a life-saving difference.
• Comfort with a physically demanding role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the store team and volunteers.
• Handle deliveries of furniture and appliances.
• Ensure products meet quality standards.
• Keep the shop floor well stocked.
• Promote safety and wellbeing.
• Guide volunteer tasks as needed.

Skills

Experience in retail or service sectors

Customer-focused attitude

Ability to guide volunteer team members

Proactive and driven personality

Job description

Overview

Are you looking to make a difference while working in a dynamic and fulfilling role? Are you passionate about customer-service and sustainability?

This is a part-time role working 13 hours per week. This position is for 37.5 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the store team and volunteers to ensure the efficient running of the store and the warehouse.
• Handle and move deliveries of furniture and appliances coming into the store from vans.
• Ensure all products meet the company's quality standards.
• Assist with keeping the shop floor well stocked in collaboration with the Warehouse Supervisor and in accordance with safety regulations.
• Promote safety and wellbeing while operating with autonomy and a growing knowledge of the BHF.
• Support the activity of volunteer team members and guide their tasks as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience in retail or service sectors and enjoyment of working in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivated by making a life-saving difference and able to be proactive, driven, and customer-focused.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and guide volunteer team members.
• Comfort with a physically demanding role and working with furniture and electrical goods.

About the Organization

We have over 700 stores across the UK and serve more than 30 million customers each year through our omni-channel offering. Donations from the public fund ground-breaking research aimed at reducing heart and circulatory diseases.

Career Development

We have a strong culture of internal progression and actively support you to develop your career.

Benefits

• 38 days annual leave
• 25% staff discount
• Health cash plan
• Pension with employer contribution up to 10%
• Life assurance
• Discount options for gym membership
• Discounts with a range of retailers