Warehouse Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Warehouse Assistant
Argofield Limited (trading as BeddingandBeyond.com and WorldofWallpaper.com) is the UK’s leading online retailer of children’s bedding, bedroom accessories and home décor products. We have an opportunity for a Warehouse Assistant to join our busy team based in Burnley.
You will be a good team player and your role will play a vital part in the chain to ensure excellent customer service. Applicants will need to have a forklift licence (counterbalance). Your duties will be varied but will mainly consist of manual work which may involve some heavy lifting. The ability to work fast and accurately is essential together with an enthusiastic and positive attitude.
Your duties will include but are not limited to:
Goods In - Helping to load and unload deliveries
Dealing with couriers and signing for deliveries
Accurately checking orders and reporting any shortages or damages
Ensuring items are correctly and safely stored
Ensuring good house keeping in the warehouse and packing areas
Preparing and packing wholesale orders
Assisting with stock takes
Assisting in the packing department as and when required
Experience/Qualifications
Forklift licence (counterbalance)
Experience of working in a busy warehouse environment is advantageous
Good manual dexterity
Ability to understand written English
Personal Qualities
Reliable and conscientious
Attention to detail, accurate in work
Team player, with a positive attitude
Ability to undertake work of a physical nature, there may be some heavy lifting
Salary: up to £10.50 per hour, depending on experience
Hours of Work: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm with an hours' unpaid lunch break, Monday to Friday. Occasional Saturday morning working may be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burnley, BB12 6LT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- warehouse: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (counterbalance) (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Warehouse Assistant roles across beddingandbeyond.com's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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