About Us
Founded in 1999, Speciality Drinks is a fastgrowing and worldrenowned international spirits company. It was one of the first multichannel, multimarket global drinks distributors and is a leader in its field. Now made up of four group companies, it is an independently managed business and a recent addition to the Pernod Ricard Group since November 2021.
The business has many moving parts; a directtoconsumer retailer (both online and instore), a wholesale arm working directly with the UK's top restaurants and bars and an online auction house.
Being part of the Speciality Drinks Group means you'll be working with some of the very best people in the drinks industry and be part of a fastgrowing team that is passionate about everything they do.
We pride ourselves on our imagination, creativity, and ability to source and sell fantastic spirits across the globe. We love what we do, and we would love you to come and join us.
Your unique contribution
We are looking for a Warehouse Assistant to join our team. We have roles in both Picking and Packing available with an immediate start. The roles are initially fixedterm through to the end of December 2025.
* Packing: The role involves receiving items from pickers, checking the items against the order, checking its condition, wrapping products and bottles safely in honeycomb paper, and packing into boxes. You will be responsible for keeping your workspace tidy, and for cleaning it up at the end of each day. You may also carry out other Warehouse duties from timetotime as required. Prior experience using a tapegun would be advantageous.
* Picking: The role involves receiving orders from our Control Desk and picking the items from their locations in our Warehouse. You will use our Voice picking system so having experience using one would be advantageous (although training will be provided). Being able to communicate in English is required. You may also carry out other Warehouse duties from timetotime as required.
Your blend of talent
To be successful in this role you'll need some numeracy skills, the ability to use a touchscreen computer system for order processing, and to be able to read and communicate effectively in English. You'll also need:
* Excellent attention to detail
* Experience of stock handling/warehousing, ideally with high value and fragile products
* The ability to work well as part of a team
* The ability to remain calm under pressure
* To enjoy working in a fastpaced environment
* A proactive 'can do' attitude
Benefits Of Joining The Whisky Exchange
Fun Stuff
Staff Discount at The Whisky Exchange | Tastings | Product Education | Access to Events | Cycle to Work Scheme
Serious Stuff
EAP | Great Parental Leave Policies | Life Cover | Private Medical Insurance
Feel Good Stuff
S&R Initiatives | Career Development | Responsib'All Day | Employee Networks | Flexi Work | 25 Days Holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
We're committed to diversity and inclusion.
We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture - an environment where we can truly be ourselves.
We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.