Job Description

263183BR

Warehouse Operations Assistant (Christmas)

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West Thurrock, Lakeside Shopping Centre
Fixed Term
Part-time

Warehouse Operations Assistant (Christmas)

The festive season at Boots is one of our most exciting and important times of the year, and it simply couldn't happen without the energy and dedication of our warehouse team. As a Warehouse Operations Assistant, you'll be at the heart of the action, ensuring every customer receives the high-end festive experience they love and deserve - helping create moments that lead to a happily ever after.



This role is a great opportunity whether you're just starting out in your career or have retail or warehouse experience and want a fresh challenge. If you enjoy meeting personal goals and being part of a supportive team, this is the position for you.



Whilst this is a temporary contract, there may be the potential for a permanent role later depending on the opportunities in your local area, so it could be the start of a new career with us.

About the role

Christmas in Boots is our most exciting time of the year, and it can be very busy, so we'll provide you with all the training and support you need to help you be at your best.



You will work in our offsite warehouse for our distributions and logistics teams and report into the Assistant or Store Manager and your role will be help some of our biggest and busiest stores make sure they always have the right level of stock to ensure that every customer leaves our store with what they wanted and has a great experience in store this Christmas.



You may also:Drive stock between the warehouse and ours Boots store Unpack and replenish Load and dispatch goods

What you'll need to have

Full training is provided for this role, and we are looking for people who:

Able to Drive:

You need to hold a valid full UK Driving Licence

Speed & Accuracy:

You need to enjoy following process, working quickly whilst staying precise.

Physical Stamina:

You'll be on your feet, standing, walking, lifting and driving. If you're ready to stay busy and active, this is the role for you!

Availability:

You need to be able to work early start times and weekends

Tech-Savvy:

You need to be comfortable learning about and using new technology, including handheld mobile devices.

Adaptable:

You need to excel in a varied environment where priorities change to suit the flow of work in the warehouse

Safety-Minded:

You need to maintain a safety-focused mindset and understand the importance of following health and safety procedures

It would be great if you also have

These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match these additional criteria:Experience in a warehouse environment Experience using hand-held scanners or inventory systems Basic numeracy skills Access to a car Familiar with the products Boots sells

Career development

Are you thinking about your future career goals? There are plenty of opportunities to continue your career with us; whether you progress within retail or pharmacy or operations, work your way up to store leadership or even join our Support Office. Why not check out some success stories here

Our benefits

Generous employee discounts Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme Maternity/Paternity/Adoption gift card

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots

At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, with you, we change for the better.

What's next

If you're up for a challenge, enjoy working in a team, and are ready to make an impact, apply now! If your application is successful, we will be in contact with you to attend an in-person interview within the next 14 days.



If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide

reasonable adjustments

to help you to be at your best.

Need To Know

We are looking for candidates who can work 4 days between Monday and Saturday. You need to be available 8am to 5pm and you must hold a valid UK driving license.

Business Area

Retail

Function

Christmas

Keywords

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Hours per week

30

Latitude,longitude 1

51.487071833,0.2830736460

Airport

No

Company

UK Stores

Division

16 - United Kingdom

Should this vacancy be excluded from being posted onto the Boots.jobs career site?

No

Region

6 - East

Area

160 - Southeast Essex

Store

917 - WEST THURROCK

Req Posted Date

10-Oct-2025

County

Essex

Country

UK

Address 1

74 Thurrock Lakeside S/C

Address 2

Grays

Address 3

Essex