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Warehouse Assistant
About us
St Nicholas Hospice Care is a much-loved local charity supporting people across West Suffolk and Thetford who are living with long-term and life-threatening illnesses. We provide compassionate, specialist care not only to patients, but also to their families and loved ones—offering everything from medical support to bereavement care and practical help.
We are seeking a Warehouse Assistant to join our warehouse team. The role is responsible for the sorting of donated goods within the warehouse as well as assisting with all aspects of the warehouse operation.
What you’ll be doing
• Leading the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring efficient goods-in and goods-out processes
• Managing stock flow and distribution to retail outlets, maximising value and recycling opportunities
• Supervising and developing a team of staff, drivers and volunteers
• Ensuring high standards of health and safety, including risk assessments and training
• Overseeing vehicle logistics, maintenance and route planning
• Maintaining a safe, clean and well-organised working environment
About you
• Have experience in warehouse, logistics or retail operations
• Be a confident leader with the ability to motivate and support a diverse team
• Have strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Be hands-on, flexible and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Have a good understanding of health and safety practices
• Be passionate about sustainability and the role of charity retail
Will involve working five days over a seven-day rota Monday to Sunday inclusive.
What we offer
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 29 with service (pro rata for part-time)
• NHS pension continuation (subject to criteria) or group pension scheme
• Health Cash Plan and wellbeing programme
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Life assurance
Why join us?
This is more than just a warehouse role. You’ll be part of a team that makes a real difference every day—helping to fund vital hospice care for people in your community. Your work will directly contribute to the support we provide to patients and families when they need it most.
Closing Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Warehouse Assistant Job Description
We look forward to hearing from you!
If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Rob Webb at rob.webb@Stnh.org.uk
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