Vacancy: Warehouse Assistant
- Contract type: Full-time, temporary contract
- Location: Leith
- Salary: £24,571.82 per annum
- Line Manager: Warehouse Manager/Deputy Warehouse Managers
At Bookspeed we’re on a mission to put more books into the world, and we’re looking for two Warehouse Assistants to help us do that.
We are a fun, creative, customer-focused books wholesaler, curating and supplying gorgeous book ranges for an exciting mix of retailers. Our customers include quirky owner-led boutiques and well-known brands, such as Oliver Bonas and Moonpig, as well as independent farm shops, garden centres and many of the UK’s leading heritage sites and attractions, such as the National Trust and the Natural History Museum.
We also work hard to make Bookspeed the best place to work, placing an emphasis on wellbeing, inclusion, flexible working and fun.
The role
Bookspeed has vacancies for energetic and efficient individuals to join its team of experienced operatives until Christmas 2025. This is a fixed term offer.
Experience in warehouse work is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. The successful candidates will have good numeracy and literacy skills, work well in a team and be able to work accurately in a busy environment. You will be working in a team that flexes from 25 to 35 depending on seasonal workflows.
What you will be doing
Goods Inwards
- Unpacking stock from suppliers
- Scanning in stock onto our system
- Shelving stock accurately according to our alphabetical and bin-ordered systems
- Reorganising shelves to accommodate new ranges
Goods outwards
- Picking orders quickly and accurately
- Packing securely to ensure boxes are within weight guidelines and the goods will not be damaged in transit
Other duties
- General housekeeping
- Tidying shelves, keeping aisles clear, sweeping and cleaning communal surfaces
As your work progresses you will be trained in additional duties carried out by the Warehouse Team.
Working pattern
These are full-time, temporary positions of 37.5 hours per week. Standard working hours are either 8:00am–4:00pm or 9:00am–5:00pm, scheduled across five days per week. Please note that Saturday may be included as part of your regular working week. Full-time staff have two paid breaks of 15 minutes each and an unpaid break of 30 minutes at lunch-time.
Working hours may be adjusted in line with business needs. Overtime may be required with prior notice and will be compensated at time and a half for any hours worked beyond your contracted weekly hours.
Peak time shifts: in order to achieve maximum productivity, we may spread the workload throughout a longer day by operating a shift system for at least the last three months of the year. This will not mean longer working hours, but you will be required to either start and finish earlier or later.
How to apply
Submit an online application including your CV via Indeed OR send a copy of your CV with a brief covering note to [email protected]
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to an initial video interview. We may run second interviews.
If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
We want to make applying for our vacancies accessible to all. If you need support to complete your application, please email with your request to [email protected]
Bookspeed is a Living Wage and Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life, as we believe diverse workforces make successful working environments, but research has shown that some people from under-represented backgrounds won’t apply for jobs if they feel they don’t tick every box. If you think that might be you and you’d like to work for us, we encourage you to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 7 months
Pay: £24,571.82 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
