Warehouse Assistant (Temp) in Antrim

Role Overview

As we prepare for the closure of Antrim, our Warehouse Assistants play a key role in helping the store wind down safely and efficiently: dismantling fixtures and fittings, packing & moving stock, keeping the site safe and organised throughout the process.

Role Responsibilities

• Assisting with the dismantling of fixtures, fittings, shelving and store equipment




• Packing, labelling and moving stock ready for transport, storage, or disposal




• Supporting the warehouse team with stock consolidation, and loading/unloading vehicles




• Handling stock and equipment carefully to avoid damage during the move




• Keeping the working area safe, tidy and organised as the store empties out




• Following all health & safety guidance, including safe manual handling and (where trained) safe use of pallet trucks or forklifts




• Working closely with the team to hit closure deadlines




• Supporting other closing-down duties as needed, which may include shopfloor clearance and stockroom breakdown




• On occasion, may be asked to support our customers by helping them carry items to their cars

Who We Are Looking For

• Physically fit and comfortable with lifting, carrying and manual handling




• Reliable and punctual, able to commit to the agreed hours for the full closure period




• A team player with a hands-on, can-do attitude




• Flexible and unfazed by a fast-changing environment




• Retail, warehouse or stock experience is useful but not essential




• A forklift truck license would be an advantage, though not essential

Contract details

• Part-time, temporary contract for the duration of the closure




• Hours: 16-35 hours




• Based at Dobbies Antrim

Key relationships

• Store management




• Warehouse and store colleagues




• External removal/logistics contractors (if applicable)