Job Description

Job description

Your local online pick and mix shop is looking for an enthusiastic and vibrant warehouse assistant to fulfil our part-time temporary seasonal position in our growing team. Christmas is right around the corner; you'll need to be a quick learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Based in Northwich, Cheshire in the CW8 4FT area.

We're a small business with a close-knit team. If you like sweets, then you have just hit the

JACKPOT!

You will be working with your favourite sweets all day (Haribo, Swizzels and everything in between).

Our business is online-only so you will be responsible for packaging and parcelling pick and mix orders as per the customer's selections in our newly built warehouse. The joy of this job is every customer's order is unique, and you will be picking all varieties of different sweets to make each customer's bespoke items.

Schedule:

Day shift, part-time.

Initially,

two days per week: Thursday and Friday.

From 1st December onwards

this will change to: Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Due to the nature of this role, the above working days are non-negotiable.

Initially: 14.5 paid hours per week.
1st December onwards: 21.75 paid hours per week.

9:00am - 17:00pm, with a 45-minute unpaid break per day.

Over-time hours may be available on an ad hoc basis paid at 1.5x pay.

This is a seasonal temporary position, and the day of employment will be Tuesday 23rd December 2025.

Employment term: Temporary.

Salary:

12.71 per hour.

Paid monthly.

What You'll Be Doing:

(Majority of shift)

Package individual orders in preparation for posting in a timely and efficient manner. After your training period, there will be a minimum quota of orders to make each day.

Accept deliveries and help our other team members to offload boxes of sweets from pallets, ensuring they are safely stored in the correct locations.

Restocking of workstations.

Some customer service responsibilities.

General cleaning and tidying.

Undertake basic admin duties, which may include reloading printers, answering customer service enquiries, digitally updating stock levels, answering the warehouse door and accepting deliveries.

Please note that due to the nature of the work, this is a very repetitive job. Your shift will involve being active and stood up at a production line, therefore, good physical health is strongly advised for this role.

What We Need from You:

We're looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic team member to join our expanding team. As Christmas is our busiest time of the year, we'll need you to pick up new things quickly and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

A can-do and energetic work ethic and a keenness to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Self-motivated and a willingness to step-up during busier periods.

Able to stand up and work actively at a production line for your entire shift.

Able to maintain a high level of personal hygiene, as you will be working in a food production area.

Experience:

No previous experience working in a warehouse/factory environment is required, however this will be greatly beneficial.

Previous work in a food handling/production environment is ideal but not required.

Qualifications:

At least 5 GCSEs at grades D/3 or above. Including Maths and English.
Exceptions can be made based on the candidate.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent.

Benefits:

Casual dress.

40% Employee discount.

Free, on-site parking.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Northwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work, based in CW8 4FT area (required).
Work Location: In person, Northwich CW8 4FT.

Expected start date: Thursday 30th October 2025.
End date: Tuesday 23rd December 2025.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary.

Part-time hours: 14.5 per week, rising to 21.75 per week from 1st December onwards.

Positions available: 1.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 2 months

Pay: Up to 12.71 per hour

Expected hours: 14.5 - 21.75 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Application question(s):

As this is a seasonal role, the working days and hours are non-negotiable. Please confirm you are able to commit to the days and hours in the job description? This is a seasonal/temporary role, with the final date of employment being 23rd December. Please confirm you are aware of this and happy to proceed?
Work Location: In person