Warehouse Operative

National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty; Melksham; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 10%

Free entry to National Trust places

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Discounts on offers

Holiday allowance up to 32 days

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Free parking

Job summary

The National Trust Distribution Centre in Melksham is seeking a part-time Warehouse Operative to support our retail and visitor operations. You will pick orders for gift shops and reception centres, using a pallet truck, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

This role emphasises safe working practices, teamwork and a commitment to high standards. Employment is permanent with a Monday-Tuesday pattern and 12 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Commit to safe working practices in a warehouse setting.
• Demonstrate accuracy and care when handling stock and orders.
• Be a reliable team player and contribute to a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Pick orders for gift shops and visitor centres using pallet truck.
• Ensure stock is picked, packed and dispatched accurately and in good condition.

Skills

Safe working practices

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Tools

Pallet truck (manual/electric)

Job description

Hours/ working pattern:Part-time, 12 hours per week, this role will require you to work a Monday and Tuesday work pattern.

Previous warehouse experience is not essential, but is helpful.

What it's like to work here

The National Trust Distribution Centre in Melksham is a small but important part of the operation of the Trust. We pick and pack orders for our retail shops and other locations. Working as part of a small team you'll support or retail and visitor operations, delivering the items they need on time and accurately.

What you'll be doing

You'll be picking orders for our gift shops and visitor reception centres, using a manual or electric pallet truck. It's a physical role, using a hand held terminal to pick the items onto a pallet, into boxes or totes. Accuracy is important and making sure the stock arrives in perfect condition is also essential.

Summary

Salary:£12.75 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Hours/ working pattern:Part-time, 12 hours per week, this role will require you to work a Monday and Tuesday work pattern.

Previous warehouse experience is not essential, but is helpful.

Who we're looking for

• Works safely and responsibly - follows warehouse procedures and health and safety requirements, helping to create a safe and supportive environment for colleagues, volunteers, and visitors.
• Delivers high standards of accuracy and care - handles stock, equipment, and materials with attention to detail, ensuring items are stored, picked, and dispatched accurately and efficiently.
• Supportscolleagues and works as one team - builds positive working relationships, shares knowledge, and contributes to a collaborative culture that helps the team achieve its goals.
• Takespride in providing excellent service - understands how warehouse operations support the National Trust's places and people, completing tasks reliably and contributing to a positive customer experience.

The package

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
• Rental deposit loan scheme
• Season ticket loan
• EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
• Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
• Flexible working whenever possible
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking at most Trust places
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National Trust place

Melksham, Caithness House, Melksham, SN12 8DZ

Documents

Warehouse Operative - Career Level A1.pdf

Requirements

Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK

Additional information

Closing Date: 13th September 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

The National Trust celebrates diversity and is committed to creating a fair and equal society, free from discrimination. You can read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here .

Safeguarding Statement

The National Trust is committed to a safe recruitment processes to help the organisation attract and appoint the right staff/volunteer for the role and responsibilities as set out in the vacancy advert. We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children, young people or adults at risk. If you have any questions around your suitability for this vacancy, please contact the people service centre.