Warehouse Assistant (Packing) - immediate start

Speciality Drinks Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading spirits company in London is seeking a Warehouse Assistant for packing duties. Responsibilities include checking orders, wrapping products, and maintaining a tidy workspace. Ideal candidates will have attention to detail and experience in stock handling. This role offers a fixed-term contract through December 2025 and includes several staff benefits.

Benefits

Staff Discount at The Whisky Exchange

Tastings

Product Education

Access to Events

Cycle to Work Scheme

EAP

Great Parental Leave Policies

Life Cover

Private Medical Insurance

Career Development

25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Qualifications

• Prior experience using a tape-gun would be advantageous.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Receive items from pickers and check against the order.
• Wrap products and bottles safely in honeycomb paper.
• Pack items into boxes and keep workspace tidy.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Experience of stock handling/warehousing

Ability to work well as part of a team

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment

Numeracy skills

Pro-active 'can do' attitude

Job description

Warehouse Assistant (Packing) - immediate start

About Us

Founded in 1999, Speciality Drinks is a fast-growing and world-renowned international spirits company. It was one of the first multi-channel, multi-market global drinks distributors and is a leader in its field. Now made up of four group companies, it is an independently managed business and a recent addition to the Pernod Ricard Group since November 2021.

The business has many moving parts; a direct-to-consumer retailer (both online and in-store), a wholesale arm working directly with the UK's top restaurants and bars and an online auction house.

Being part of the Speciality Drinks Group means you\'ll be working with some of the very best people in the drinks industry and be part of a fast-growing team that is passionate about everything they do.

We pride ourselves on our imagination, creativity, and ability to source and sell fantastic spirits across the globe. We love what we do, and we would love you to come and join us.

Your unique contribution

We are looking for a Packer to join our Warehouse team. The role involves receiving items from pickers, checking the items against the order, checking its condition, wrapping products and bottles safely in honeycomb paper, and packing into boxes. You will be responsible for keeping your workspace tidy, and for cleaning it up at the end of each day. You may also carry out other Warehouse duties from time-to-time as required. Prior experience using a tape-gun would be advantageous.

The role is initially fixed-term through to the end of December 2025.

Your blend of talent

To be successful in this role you\'ll need some numeracy skills, the ability to use a touch-screen computer system for order processing, and to be able to read and communicate effectively in English. You\'ll also need:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience of stock handling/warehousing, ideally with high value and fragile products
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• To enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• A pro-active 'can do' attitude

Benefits Of Joining The Whisky Exchange

Fun Stuff

• Staff Discount at The Whisky Exchange
• Tastings
• Product Education
• Access to Events
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Serious Stuff

• EAP
• Great Parental Leave Policies
• Life Cover
• Private Medical Insurance

Feel Good Stuff

• S&R Initiatives
• Career Development
• Responsib\'All Day
• Employee Networks
• Flexi Work
• 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

EEO statement

We\'re committed to diversity and inclusion. We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture - an environment where we can truly be ourselves. We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Location and status

London area (Camden Town, Wembley, Watford, Uxbridge, London, Ruislip, Greenford) with immediate start and fixed-term through December 2025 in this role.