• Job Description

  Req#: 263183BR

  Job Description

  Warehouse Operations Assistant (Christmas)

  • 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
  • Be aged 21 or over

  
  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.

  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.
  

  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
  
  Successful candidates:
  NEED to be able to drive 3.5 tonne lorry.
  MUST be 21 years or above due to age restrictions on this role
  Need to have a drivers license
  
  This is a driving vacancy.

  Business Area

  Retail

  Function

  Christmas

  Keywords

  Retail, Stores, Customer Service, Store, Sales, Retail Sales, Cash Handling, Stock, Seasonal, Christmas, Temporary, Counter Sales, picking, packaging, distribution, operations, assistant, retailhybridRetail, Stores, Customer Service, Store, Sales, Retail Sales, Cash Handling, Stock, Seasonal, Christmas, Temporary, Counter Sales, picking, packaging, distribution, operations, assistant, ,Retail, Stores, Store, Stock, Seasonal, Christmas, Temporary, picking, packaging, packing, distribution, operations, assistant, retailhybrid, warehouse

  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

  Post Code

  RM20 2ZG

  Source

  Boots

• About the company

  Boots Opticians Ltd. operates a chain of ophthalmic and dispensing optician stores in the United Kingdom.

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