Packing Assistant
Bar Hill, Cambridgeshire - Onsite (free parking)
Full-Time, Permanent Contract
Salary from £25,000 per annum depending on experience
As a result, candidates do not need previous warehouse experience. The role could suit someone from a retail, customer service, administration, or other detail-focused background. The most important qualities are accuracy, attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Working as part of a team of 4, you will be responsible for:
- Accurately picking, packing, and dispatching customer orders.
- Checking, unpacking, and storing incoming deliveries.
- Preparing shipment paperwork and courier documentation.
- Supporting stock management activities, including regular stock checks.
- Reporting discrepancies and maintaining accurate records.
- Monitoring and recording storage conditions, including fridge and freezer temperatures.
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient working environment.
- Working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.
- Following company procedures to ensure a high standard of quality and attention to detail.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in getting things right.
- Is organised, reliable, and methodical in their approach to work.
- Has a positive attitude and is willing to learn new skills.
- Works well as part of a team.
- Is comfortable following processes and procedures.
- Communicates effectively with colleagues.
- Is keen to contribute to a small, collaborative working environment.
Experience
- Previous experience in a warehouse, picking and packing, retail, customer service, administration, or a similar role would be beneficial, but is not essential.
- Full training will be provided.
Benefits include:
- 22 days’ holiday, plus a Christmas shutdown (extra 3 days). You’ll also receive 1 additional loyalty day per year (up to 10), with the option to sell back up to 5 days annually.
- Contributory pension scheme
- Bonus of up to 20% of your salary
- Private Healthcare scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (1 hour paid lunch), with flexibility to opt for a 5:00pm finish with a shorter 30-minute lunch break
- Regular team events throughout the year, including Christmas and summer parties, office activities, and social gatherings such as sweepstakes and team lunches
Packing Assistant in Cambridge employer: The Little HR Department
GIST Research is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work on impactful governance and stabilisation programmes in high-priority global contexts. With a flexible, internationally focused working environment and a commitment to employee growth, GIST fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, empowering its team members to make a meaningful difference in fragile settings. The chance to engage with diverse stakeholders and contribute to sustainable results makes GIST a rewarding place for professionals dedicated to international development.
