Assembly Assistant (PT or FT)

About Us

Ancient + Brave is a mission-driven wellness brand, founded in 2018 by Kate Prince who saw a gap in the market for sustainable products which support women’s health and wellness. From the start, Kate wanted the company to be unique, creating innovative formulas with targeted health benefits. The elements of daily ritual and ancestral health are integral to the brand. As a B-Corp, Ancient + Brave meets the highest standards of social and environmental impact.

THE ROLE

We are looking for two part-time (or one full-time) Assembly Assistant(s) to join our Unit team in an inviting and friendly Warehouse situated in East Sussex. Working as part of a dynamic team, this role will be responsible for labelling and packaging products and would suit someone who has worked in a factory on an assembly line or has some experience in roles such as Production Operative or Factory Operative. The nature of the role will require strong attention to detail, moving at a fast pace and a strong team player ethos. Due to the rural location, your own transport is required. Reporting to (and supported by) our Fulfilment Manager, you will form an integral part of the fun-loving and hardworking team, fulfilling orders for our growing customer base.

YOU WILL

• Assemble, pick and pack customer orders to despatch daily - specifically, the focus will be on assembling our merchandise and discovery boxes.
• Labelling and packaging by hand and machine.
• Loading and unloading required products.
• Support the Fulfilment team in other aspects of fulfilment.
• Suggest and support operational efficiencies.
• Work as part of a growing team.
• Carry out quality checks on all products.

Who You Are

To be successful in this role, you will need the following skills / knowledge / experience:

• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrable organisational skills.
• Experience working in a warehouse, assembly line, fulfilment or similar.
• Ability to work fast and with exceptional efficiency.

Further, to truly thrive at Ancient + Brave you will need to embody the spirit of our brand and align with our company culture:

• Highly self-motivated with an ability to take initiative.
• Solution-focused with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Known for having tonnes of energy, a positive outlook and a growth mindset.
• A collaborative team player who also excels in independent settings.
• Exceptional communicator, able to convey information clearly and concisely.
• Able and willing to work in a fast-paced scale-up environment - an ability to effectively prioritise will be key.
• Passionate about doing greater good and the future we’re building - we expect our team to be supporting our B-Corp and ESG goals while being proactive and mindful in suggesting ideas for the business to improve its practices.

WHY JOIN US

Ancient + Brave are a community-built brand and embracing innovation and sustainability with social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards when it comes to our commitment to balance profit and purpose - working with us means being part of building a truly sustainable product.

We are B Corp certified and members of 1% for the Planet, committed to giving back a percentage of all sales towards helping environmental partners. At Ancient + Brave you’ll find an engaging, collaborative and inclusive work environment where your talents will be nurtured, and your contributions valued.

We provide all our team members with suitable laptop computers & headphones and our office is equipped with monitors, ergonomic chairs and sitting + standing desks. Our kitchen is fully stocked with the usual supplies as well as a limitless supply of A+B products (you also get 50% off on any product you wish to purchase). We pay a discretionary bonus based on a mix of company performance and individual contributions and review our salaries annually. Our pension contributions are ESG invested (so no pharma, weapons or other ethically questionable investments).

Our Medicash plan offers access to specialist consultations, 24/7 Virtual GP and health screenings as well as dental, optical and complementary therapies and access to confidential support via its EAP programme. In addition to our regular annual holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, we also offer one Wellbeing day to use as needed. We offer continuous training & professional development opportunities and our team members get to enjoy complimentary nutrition and workout sessions in the office. We support a number of charities, coordinating our fundraising initiatives for maximum impact. We hold two social events a year to come together and connect in a meaningful way.

An important note on our ways of working… As a fast-paced scale-up, we’ve found that spending time together in person is hugely beneficial to the way we’re needing to communicate, collaborate and drive the business forward. We’ve worked hard to make our office (a beautiful old mill situated in East Sussex) an inviting and friendly environment for all of our team members and we expect any new joiner to be in the office full time.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We embrace varied perspectives and encourage creativity that knows no bounds. While most of our roles are advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time setup where appropriate.