Warehouse Assistants

About the Role

Role overview

As we prepare for the closure of Antrim, our Warehouse Assistants play a key role in helping the store wind down safely and efficiently: dismantling fixtures and fittings, packing & moving stock, keeping the site safe and organised throughout the process.

Role responsibilities

• Assisting with the dismantling of fixtures, fittings, shelving and store equipment
• Packing, labelling and moving stock ready for transport, storage, or disposal
• Supporting the warehouse team with stock consolidation, and loading/unloading vehicles
• Handling stock and equipment carefully to avoid damage during the move
• Keeping the working area safe, tidy and organised as the store empties out
• Following all health & safety guidance, including safe manual handling and (where trained) safe use of pallet trucks or forklifts
• Working closely with the team to hit closure deadlines
• Supporting other closing-down duties as needed, which may include shopfloor clearance and stockroom breakdown
• On occasion, may be asked to support our customers by helping them carry items to their cars

Who we are looking for

• Physically fit and comfortable with lifting, carrying and manual handling
• Reliable and punctual, able to commit to the agreed hours for the full closure period
• A team player with a hands-on, can-do attitude
• Flexible and unfazed by a fast-changing environment
• Retail, warehouse or stock experience is useful but not essential
• A forklift truck license would be an advantage, though not essential

Contract details

• Part-time, temporary contract for the duration of the closure
• Hours: 16-35 hours
• Based at Dobbies Antrim

Key relationships

• Store management
• Warehouse and store colleagues
• External removal/logistics contractors (if applicable)