Warehouse Assistant

Master of Malt; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work boots provided

Free parking

Staff discount on spirits

Job summary

Master of Malt is hiring a Warehouse Assistant in Tonbridge, Kent. You will support day-to-day warehousing tasks, including picking, packing and stock movements, reporting to the Shift Lead to maximise efficiency while maintaining compliance.

Awarded with a base rate of £12.75 per hour, with a productivity bonus that can push earnings over £14 per hour. Shifts are Monday to Sunday, with optional overtime; potential progression to a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent manual dexterity and basic IT skills.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inbound, outbound and on-site stock movements.
• Carry out quality control checks on received, stored and dispatched products.
• Pick and pack orders to meet targets.
• Report non-conformities to line manager (quality, health & safety, compliance).
• Collaborate with Warehouse/Fulfilment teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Team player

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

IT skills

Prioritisation

Interpersonal skills

Can-do attitude

Job description

About Us

We're a pioneering, disruptive global drinks group encompassing the full life-cycle of spirits, from inception, prototyping, production and brand ownership with Atom Brands; through import, distribution and brand development via Maverick Drinks; to global online retail at Master of Malt.

Come and join us!

We're looking for Warehouse Assistants to join our dedicated team in Tonbridge, Kent. You'll be supporting us with general warehouse tasks (picking, packing, checking off deliveries & putting away products), directly contributing towards our mission to create unexpected delight for our consumers in a genuinely human way.

• What's the Contract? Initially, this is a temporary contract until 8th January, 2027, but for the right candidate there is always an opportunity for a permanent contract.
• What are you gonna pay me? £12.75 per hour, plus bonus (which can take great people up to £14+ per hour!)
• What are the shift options? Shifts are Available Monday to Sunday (with optional overtime). We currently have vacancies for the following shift pattern:
• 1pm-9:30pm, changing to 2pm-10:30pm from November
• Where do you want me? Tonbridge, TN9 1RA

About the role

You'll be a key part of our well-oiled machine, assisting by carrying out key day to day tasks in a specified area to assist the on-duty Shift Lead in obtaining maximum operational efficiencies whilst maintaining regulatory compliance standards, as well as;

• Help manage the inbound, outbound & onsite stock movements inline with quality, warehouse and compliance policies.
• Assist in carrying out quality control checks on products arriving, being stored and dispatched from site.
• Pick and pack orders, meeting specified targets
• Assisting in managing the inbound and onsite stock movements
• Report all non conformities to the line manager including, but not limited to product integrity, health and safety, quality & compliance.
• Work collaboratively with the broader Warehouse / Fulfilment leadership teams and other departments in the business to deliver against planned and ad-hoc project deadlines.

Additional opportunity - FLT licence

There may also be opportunities for colleagues who hold a valid FLT licence to take on additional forklift driving duties. If you have the relevant licence and would be interested in taking on these additional responsibilities, please let us know when applying, as this can be discussed during the recruitment process.

What will stand you in great stead?

We offer on the job training, so a 'can do' attitude is the main criteria, as is an excellent level of manual dexterity, mathematical ability, prioritisation and IT skills.

You'll be the 'go to' for support in all aspects of the running of the warehouse - so impeccable interpersonal skills and a good level of written and spoken comms is required, including the ability to appreciate and communicate clearly with a diverse team of talented individuals.

About you

• Team player with a strong desire to get the job done.
• Great level of enthusiasm and sense of humour.
• Keen to learn, progress and develop.
• Excellent eye for detail.
• Willingness to be patient and to help team members be the best they can be.
  

This sounds cool, what's in it for me?

• We've recently reviewed our pay rates. The role offers £12.75 per hour, plus a productivity bonus, with the potential to earn £14+ per hour depending on performance.
• Overtime rates for Sundays
• You'll get work boots provided, free parking and HUGE discounts on our range of luxury spirits (just in time for Xmas shopping too!).
• Chance to be made perm - or progress internally if the right opportunity comes up!