Warehouse Assistant

Sailing Chandlery Ltd

Warehouse Assistant

£23795

Sailing Chandlery Ltd, Canvey Island, Essex

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 21 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: bf22aefe4e424a85afddea6ccc452089

Full Job Description

The warehouse assistant role is a key part of the Sailing Chandlery team. You will be responsible for ensuring customer orders are processed correctly and in a timely manner.

You'll be working at the forefront of the business with direct contact to our customers who visit our showroom. You will work closely with the Managing Director and other team members in daily tasks to build upon and grow the Sailing Chandlery business.

Main Duties

  • The picking, packing and processing of customer orders; ensuring rapid dispatch via our courier and postal partners

  • Assist in the control of warehouse inventory, including receiving goods into the warehouse

  • The management of stock within the warehouse

  • Ensuring the warehouse and surrounding areas are clean, tidy and free from any hazards

  • Supporting with custom work such as rope splicing and tapering (training to be given)

  • Being a small but fast growing business we will also require you to assist in other areas of the business as and when needed. This can include, but is not limited to; managing incoming calls, emails, social media accounts and helping with the preparation of boats leaving the warehouse


  • Working Hours

    Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3pm.

    Weekend working may be required to support events and shows with advanced warning being provided, usually only once or twice a year.

    You should be a proactive, confident self-starter who is passionate, dedicated and eager to learn whilst using your initiative to deliver an excellent service for our customers. You must be capable of working alone competently as well as being able to adapt as a team member. The ability to multitask in a fast paced environment is essential as the company continues to grow.,
  • Physical fitness for manual handling tasks

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently

  • Reliability and flexibility

  • Attention to detail

  • Proactive

  • Confident and professional

  • Computer literate

  • A willingness to learn and adapt

  • Knowledge of sailing would be beneficial but is not essential