At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our charity by managing stock and ensuring efficient distribution across shops.
- Company: Join a dedicated team at a leading charity organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 36 days annual leave, competitive salary, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for career growth and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while staying active and engaged in your work.
- Qualifications: Must have a full UK driving licence and experience in warehousing or distribution.
The predicted salary is between 22750 - 27227 £ per year.
Are you practical, organised and enjoy being on the move? Do you take pride in delivering excellent customer service and working as part of a team?
We're looking for a Warehouse & Distribution Operative to play a vital role in supporting our retail operation.
From collecting donations and delivering stock to maintaining our warehouse and supporting shop teams, you'll help to ensure that our charity shops have the right stock in the right place at the right time.
In this role you will support the movement, storage and distribution of donated goods, new stock and retail supplies across our network of charity shops.
Based initially at our warehouse in Godmanchester and then from Autumn 2026 at our new warehouse in Huntingdon, you'll travel across our retail estate helping to maximise income by ensuring stock is efficiently distributed.
This is a varied and active role that combines driving, warehouse operations, customer interaction and logistics coordination. You will;
- support new shop openings while acting as a positive ambassador for the charity.
- support the allocation and distribution of stock to charity shops.
- maintain a clean, organised and safe warehouse environment.
- assist with stock management and rotation activities.
- dispose of unsellable or damaged stock appropriately.
- work closely with Shop Managers to ensure stock is distributed effectively.
- promote Retail Gift Aid opportunities and support fundraising initiatives.
- ensure company vehicles are maintained and operated safely.
- follow all health and safety procedures within the warehouse and on the road.
- ensure the security of vehicles, stock and warehouse facilities.
You'll be a reliable and motivated individual who enjoys physical work, has excellent customer service skills and can work independently while remaining a strong team player.
- Bringing;
- Experience in stock control, warehousing or distribution environments.
- A full, clean UK driving licence.
- Experience driving vans in a commercial or distribution setting.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- A positive, flexible and can-do attitude.
You will join a supportive team who are crucial to enabling our retail operation to generate vital income.
This is a full-time permanent position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday with occasional weekend shifts.
The starting salary for this position is £26,227.50 - £27,227 per annum depending on experience.
- This is complemented by;
- 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to a maximum of 40 days after five years
- Up to 8% employer pension contributions
- Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
- Employee wellbeing package to include free access to Headspace
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Enhanced parental leave (subject to qualifying period)
- Benefits hub – exclusive discounts on popular brands
- 25% discount in our charity shops
Due to the nature of this role there will be an element of manual handling and physical activity involved.
You may also be required to work alone from time to time.
For this reason we are unable to accept applications from anyone under the age of 18.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this opportunity as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Woodgreen is committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and, as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information.
If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
Early application is encouraged as this position may close sooner than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.
We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Warehouse and Distribution Operative employer: Wood Green
Woodgreen Royston is an exceptional employer that values its team members and fosters a supportive work culture. As a Charity Shop Manager, you will enjoy a competitive benefits package, opportunities for personal growth through volunteer training, and the satisfaction of making a positive impact in the community. Join us in a vibrant environment where your leadership can shine and contribute to meaningful change.
