Warehouse Assistant - Manchester 2026

Laplanduk; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 12,750 - 13,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meal

Free drinks

20% retail discount

Shuttlebus service

Job summary

Laplanduk is hiring a Warehouse Assistant based in Macclesfield. This role is essential for keeping the stores and show areas stocked with Lapland items. The ideal candidate will work in a friendly, fast-paced environment, ensuring all stock is accurately logged and stored.

The role offers an hourly pay of £12.75, free meals, drinks, and discounts in retail shops. You will need to commit to at least 3 shifts a week, contributing to creating memorable experiences for families during the festive season.

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic and enjoy fast-paced environments.
• Able to handle stock counts and inventory control.
• Willing to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week.

Responsibilities

• Deal with on-site deliveries and storage areas.
• Ensure timely delivery of stock during live shows.
• Maintain organized and compliant stock areas.

Skills

Inventory management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

About Lapland

We are most famous for our award‑winning event, buried deep in the Crown Estate near Ascot. 17 years ago, Mike & Alison Battle created the event out of their own desire to take their children somewhere that would celebrate the pure, commercially unsullied, magic of Christmas. Now, with the help of Hollywood set‑designers, West‑End actors and more than a sprinkling of magic, the event is keeping the magic of Christmas alive for thousands of children every year.

LaplandUK celebrates and honours the values, imagination and wonderment of childhood through our magical world, rich storytelling and immersive memory‑making experiences.

This is an exciting period of growth for us, as we look for new ways to bring the Lapland experience to a global audience through media, publishing, live shows and eCommerce channels.

Role Overview - Warehouse Assistant

Warehouse Assistants are key members of the team at LaplandUK as they ensure our stores and show areas are fully stocked with the right Lapland items. The role is a great opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join a friendly team in a fast paced and collaborative environment. Based at our Ascot event site the Warehouse Assistants will be responsible for picking product from the warehouse and delivering it to stores and outlets on the event site.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists in dealing with all on‑site deliveries and storage areas during the build, live show and de‑rig ensuring that all incoming and outgoing inventory is accurately received, logged, and stored in line with company standards.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of Operational and commercial stock during the Live show period.
• Assist with stock control, including stock counts, discrepancy investigations to uphold stock accuracy and reduce shrinkage.
• Maintain clear, organized, and compliant stock areas, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards and optimizing storage capacity.

Where is Lapland?

Lapland is based in Capesthorne Hall, Congleton Road, Macclesfield, SK11 9JY.

• Hourly pay of £12.75 per hour, plus holiday pay which is paid at the end of your contract
• Free hot meal per day
• Free coffee, tea and soft drinks
• 20% discount in LaplandUK retail shops on selected dates
• Shuttlebus from local Train Station to event site.

Working for LaplandUK is unlike any other role. By ‘Honouring Childhood Together’, we create memorable moments that families cherish forever. We can’t wait to welcome you to our secret, magical world this year!

Please note we require a minimum commitment of 3 shifts per week.