Warehouse Assistant (14 Hours) - Saturday & Weekday Hours

People First; Kingsteignton; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday incl. bank holidays &

Life Insurance Lite

Medical Insurance Lite

Wellness Programmes

Pensions scheme

On-site Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and Development Opportunities

Hybrid Working after 6 months

Job summary

Taking Care is seeking a Warehouse Assistant in Devon to join a busy team. You will help pick, pack and dispatch alarm devices while maintaining stock accuracy and supporting refurbishment activities.

The role requires organised, reliable individuals with ability to lift up to 20 kg and work as part of a team. On-site tasks include stock control, documentation and customer service support.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, stores or stock control experience.
• Experience using Navision or similar stock systems.
• Comfortable lifting up to 20kg and handling physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing and dispatching alarm units and fulfilment stock within agreed timescales.
• Processing customer sales orders from receipt through to dispatch.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting stock control processes.
• Preparing and shipping alarm units, accessories and marketing materials in line with picking notes.
• Working closely with Royal Mail and courier services to ensure efficient deliveries.
• Reporting stock issues to the Warehouse Manager.
• Supporting regular stock takes to maintain accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Assisting with alarm refurbishment activities, including booking in equipment and cleaning devices to a high standard.
• Ensuring warehouse procedures are followed and helping maintain cost-effective packing and postage processes.
• Providing excellent customer service and support where required.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Stock control

Team player

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook

Adaptable to 20kg lifts

Tools

Navision

Sage Intacct

Royal Mail OBA

Courier dispatch systems

Job description

Join a Team That Makes a Difference Every Day

Warehouse Assistant

Location: Zealley
Salary: £9,920.00 per annum (£24,800 FTE)
Hours: 14 hours (7 hours on Saturday required, with flexible hours on Monday and Friday with Monday shifts including Bank Holidays)
Start date: To be confirmed at interview

About the Role

Are you organised, reliable and enjoy working as part of a busy team? We are looking for a Warehouse Assistant to join our Warehouse team in Devon. This is a hands-on role where you'll help ensure our personal alarm devices and associated equipment are accurately picked, packed and dispatched to customers. You'll play an important part in maintaining stock accuracy, supporting refurbishment activities and helping us deliver an excellent service to our customers.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Warehouse Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Picking, packing and dispatching alarm units and fulfilment stock within agreed timescales.
• Processing customer sales orders from receipt through to dispatch.
• Maintaining accurate stock records and supporting stock control processes.
• Preparing and shipping alarm units, accessories and marketing materials in line with picking notes.
• Working closely with Royal Mail and courier services to ensure efficient deliveries.
• Reporting stock issues to the Warehouse Manager.
• Supporting regular stock takes to maintain accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Assisting with alarm refurbishment activities, including booking in equipment and cleaning devices to a high standard.
• Ensuring warehouse procedures are followed and helping maintain cost-effective packing and postage processes.
• Providing excellent customer service and support where required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team.
• Flexible and willing to support different areas of the warehouse operation.
• Comfortable lifting and moving boxes weighing up to 20kg.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Able to learn and use internal systems.

Experience and Skills

• Previous warehouse, stores or stock control experience.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Pick and pack experience.
• Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality environment.
• Experience using Royal Mail Online Business Account (OBA).
• Experience using courier dispatch systems or logistics databases.
• Experience using stock management systems such as Navision.
• Experience using stock management systems such as Navision/Sage Intacct

Why Join Taking Care?

At Taking Care, you'll be joining a team dedicated to helping people live independently and safely. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre interview on 21 October 2026.

What we offer

• 34 days holiday which is inclusive of bank holidaysand your birthday off!
• Life Insurance and Medical Insurance Lite
• Wellness Programmes
• Pensions scheme
• Long Service Awards, Discount Scheme, On-site Parking and Casual dress
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Hybrid Working - You may have the opportunity to apply to work from home on some shifts after completing six months' service. Please note that this benefit does not apply to all roles

Interview ID Requirements

If invited to interview, you will be required to bring original identification documents to support right to work checks and pre-employment screening. This may include a valid passport, birth certificate, driving license and/or proof of address. Failure to provide the requested documentation may result in your interview being postponed or your application not progressing further in the recruitment process.