Job Title: Warehouse Assistant (Fashion & Textiles)
Employer: Cancer Research UK
Location: Fleet, GU52 8EA, United Kingdom
Pay: £11.44 per hour (£22,308 per annum)
Job Type: Full-time
Shift & Schedule: Weekend availability, rotating shifts
Job Overview
Cancer Research UK is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Warehouse Assistant to join their team at the Fleet Regional Distribution Centre (RDC). This is an opportunity to work in a purpose-driven role that supports the charity’s life-saving mission by managing pre-loved fashion and textiles for distribution to their stores.
This position is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in fashion and textiles, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Start your journey with Cancer Research UK and contribute to their mission of beating cancer!
Job Description
As a Warehouse Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Sorting, categorizing, ticketing, and processing donated and end-of-line fashion and textile items.
- Preparing stock for dispatch to stores and ensuring correct categorization and pricing.
- Handling deliveries, stock movement, and dispatch operations efficiently.
- Ensuring the RDC operates safely and adhering to health and safety standards.
- Collaborating with drivers, the RDC team, and the onsite E-commerce Marketplace team.
- Monitoring inventory and equipment levels and coordinating replenishments.
Key Skills and Knowledge Needed:
- Experience in warehousing, logistics, or retail stock processing within fast-paced environments.
- Good brand awareness and interest in fashion or textiles (work experience not required).
- Ability to meet daily dispatch and quality targets under pressure.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to assess priorities independently.
- Flexibility to support tasks outside of your primary role when needed.
Personal Suitabilities
- A positive attitude and willingness to collaborate.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Physical capability to manage stock handling and lifting requirements.
- Commitment to Cancer Research UK’s values:Bold: Act with ambition and determination.
- Credible: Act with professionalism and rigor.
- Human: Have a positive impact on people.
- Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively.
Work Environment
You’ll work in a supportive and collaborative environment that emphasizes:
- Teamwork with a diverse group of colleagues.
- A focus on health, safety, and efficient workflows.
- A shared mission to maximize income for the charity through effective stock processing.
What Education and Certification Are Required?
No specific education or certifications are required, but experience in a similar role is advantageous. Full training will be provided.
Who Can Apply?
- UK citizens.
- Permanent or temporary residents with a right to work in the UK.
- Candidates must be 18 years of age or older due to health and safety regulations.
How to Apply
Apply Online on Company’s Website
