Warehouse Assistant

British Heart Foundation

Watford

On-site

GBP 14,000 - 22,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

38 days annual leave

10 extra days off

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave

Wagestream early access to wages

25% staff discount

Health cash plan

24/7 Virtual GP and EAP

Pension up to 10%

Cycle to work scheme

Retailer discounts

Job summary

British Heart Foundation in Watford is seeking a part-time Warehouse Assistant to sort and prepare donated items for sale, and to keep the shop floor stocked. The role supports a fast-paced retail operation that funds life-saving research and involves handling large items and heavy lifting.

Flexibility to work seven days including weekends/bank holidays is required on a rota, with autonomy and teamwork at the core.

Qualifications

Retail experience not required; enthusiasm for teamwork.
Ability to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota.
Physically demanding role with heavy lifting.
Autonomy and willingness to learn about BHF operations.

Responsibilities

Sort and prepare donated items for sale and handle furniture deliveries.
Keep the shop floor well stocked and tidy.
Follow safety regulations and promote wellbeing.
Identify unsaleable donations for recycling.
Support the stockroom organisation and volunteers.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Manual handling

Job description

Are you looking to make a difference while working in a dynamic and fulfilling role? Are you passionate about customer-service and sustainability? Look no further - join us as a Warehouse Assistant in Watford.

The role is part time for 28 hours a week in one of our busy furniture stores. Our stores are fast-paced and trade 7 days a week. This role requires flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

This is a 5 Month Fixed Term Contract. Candidate must be fully flexible to work across 7 days per week including Weekends and Bank Holidays.

What does this role involve?

As a Warehouse Assistant, you'll be at the heart of our retail operation by sorting, checking and making the most out of the variety of donations we receive behind the scenes. This is not just a standing behind the till or filling shelves type of job. Join a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and everyone works as a team to fund life-saving research.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

Organising donated items and preparing them for sale / Handling and moving the delivery of furniture and appliances that arrive in our stores
Ensuring the shop floor is always well stocked
Working in line with safety regulations and promoting health, safety and wellbeing in everything you do
Identifying unsaleable donations for recycling
Keeping the stockroom organised and tidy

Please note, this role can be physical demanding and moving a high volume of donation bags/ involves lifting large pieces of furniture.

You will be given lots of autonomy in your role and will strive to continually build your knowledge of BHF.

Previous retail experience isn't essential. If you're an avid collector who likes to keep things neat and tidy, then we'd like to hear from you!

You'll be confident working within a team and able to guide the activity of volunteers.

You'll work well under pressure and on your own initiative in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Attention to detail in everything you do.

Comfortable with a high level of hands-on manual work that involves moving large items/volumes of stock.

At the British Heart Foundation (BHF) we offer a huge range of new and used quality furniture, clothing, jewellery and more, available in store and online.

Since 1961, British Heart Foundation has been at the forefront of research that has helped to halve annual deaths from cardiovascular disease in the UK. But our work is needed more than ever.

In addition to raising funds for the BHF, we connect with our local communities and help reduce clothing and furniture waste across the UK. With over 700 stores we make a huge environmental impact by preventing around 70,000 tonnes of unwanted items going to landfill every year. We receive 1.6 million items donated to our home stores and 9.8 million bags of donated items and we will continue to build upon our reuse agenda in the years to come.

Belonging at BHF

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real difference together.

Why join the BHF?

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

Our generous staff benefits include: