Retail/Warehouse Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
RETAIL WAREHOUSE ASSISTANTS
Full-time and Part-time contracts available
Our retail staff play a critical role in keeping our business running smoothly. You'll need to be attentive to detail, work safely, be able to multi-task, have good common sense and be hard working.
It's a fast paced environment, where you'll be on the go all the time. You'll need good organisation and communication skills, and must be reliable.
The Job
You will be given training and procedures to follow. Example duties are listed below as a guide, however, individual roles may vary:
Service:
- serving customers
- helping with enquiries
- preparing products for sale
- stock handling and replenishment
- merchandising
- maintaining standards
- participating in store and car park maintenance and security
Warehousing:
- receiving, checking and sorting deliveries
- storage and retrieval of goods from the warehouse
- stock control activities including managing perishables
- picking and packing customer orders
- processing goods for sale
- maintaining good working warehouse systems
- participating in warehouse and external yard storage, maintenance and security
What you need to be considered
- Good communication skills
- Good numeric skills
- Ability to accurately fill in forms, record product codes and count stock levels
- Ability to work in a physically demanding role
- Retail, customer service or warehouse experience preferred but not essential
Location: Leechmere Industrial Estate, Sunderland, SR2 9TX
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Applications will be considered as they are received, so send yours in early for the best chance of success!
Due to the high volume of applications we are unable to notify applicants if they have not been shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks, unfortunately your application was unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £5.28-£10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
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 Retail/Warehouse Assistant roles across Ability Supplies UK Limited'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 £5 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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