Warehouse Assistant (Ecommerce)

Endless pre-loved items. Limitless creativity. One clear purpose.   

Warehouse Assistant (Ecommerce)

£11.44 per Hour + benefits 

Reports to: Online Marketplace Assistant Manager

Directorate: ​Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement​ 

Contract: ​Permanent​ 

Hours: ​Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Location: Fleet RDC, Quantum Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8EA

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.  

Closing date: 23 December 2024 23:55 

This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. If you require more time to apply as part of a reasonable adjustment, please contact recruitment@cancer.org.uk as soon as possible. 

Recruitment process: One competency-based interview (on-site at Fleet)

Interview date: Provisionally week commencing 6 January 2025

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. 

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. 

​​We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we’re looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. ​ 

As part of Cancer Research UK’s Retail & Ecommerce Growth Strategy, we opened our first Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) in 2023, and are proud to now have four distribution hubs and online marketplaces across the UK. 

We’re looking for a Warehouse Assistant to join Cancer Research UK’s Online Marketplace team in our Fleet Online Marketplace Hub. Our Online Marketplace Team sort, identify, value, photograph, and list items for sale on our online marketplace platforms (e.g., eBay, Depop, Vestiaire and ASOS). As a Warehouse Assistant, you will be trained in all aspects of the online marketplace which includes stock receipt, discovery, photography, listings and Customer experience

This will be an interesting and active role as part of a supportive and diverse team where you’ll discover something new every day, whether it’s a new treasure, a new camera angle or a talent you never knew you had. This is an opportunity to work in your local area for one of the UK’s most trusted brands as part of a collaborative team while handling a variety of pre-loved and both low and high-value fashion and textile items.  We can offer you a purpose-driven role with 25 days of annual holiday + public holidays, paid sick leave, and career progression opportunities across the whole organisation. 

What will I be doing? 

• Unpacking deliveries and sorting items into the correct categories  

• Researching items where required to check if the value meets the requirements  

• Taking High Quality photo’s as per brand guidelines 

• Creating accurate descriptions of each item to enable accurate listing. 

• Working to agreed daily targets for photography. 

• Ensuring all listings have an accurate and enticing description.  

• Using the correct keywords in the listing to attract customers.  

• Prepare customer orders for dispatch – this includes lifting and moving stock of different weight and sizes where appropriate. 

• Picking, packing, and sorting sold items within the dispatch department. 

What are you looking for? 

• Background in working in fast-paced environments that require stock processing and standing for prolonged periods (e.g. retail, hospitality, logistics, warehousing, etc).

• Interest in buying or selling on online marketplaces either in a personal or professional setting (e.g., eBay, Depop, Vestiaries, ASOS etc). 

• Experience working to meet targets/ KPIs with excellent time management. 

• Excellent eye for detail with a proven ability to work effectively under pressure whilst maintaining high standards.