Warehouse Assistant

Warehouse Assistant – British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is recruiting a Warehouse Assistant in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This part-time opportunity is suitable for applicants who enjoy practical, hands-on work, teamwork and contributing to a charitable cause.

The role involves handling donated furniture and appliances, organising stock, keeping the warehouse tidy and helping the store operate efficiently. Previous retail experience is not essential.

Job Overview

• Employer: British Heart Foundation
• Job Title: Warehouse Assistant
• Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2RL
• Salary: £12.71 per hour
• Job Type: Fixed-term contract
• Contract Duration: 3 months
• Working Pattern: Part-time
• Hours: 14 hours per week
• Closing Date: 5 November 2026
• Visa Sponsorship: Unlikely. The employer states that the role is unlikely to qualify for sponsorship because it does not meet the minimum salary criteria.

About the Role

As a Warehouse Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of a busy British Heart Foundation furniture store. You will help process donated items, maintain stock levels and ensure that reusable goods are handled appropriately.

The role also supports the charity’s mission to fund life-saving cardiovascular research while reducing waste by giving donated items a second life.

The store operates seven days a week, so flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, handle and move furniture and appliances delivered to the store.
• Ensure the shop floor remains well stocked.
• Sort and check donated items to determine their suitability for sale.
• Identify unsuitable donations for recycling.
• Maintain a clean, organised and tidy stockroom.
• Follow health and safety regulations and promote workplace wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and help guide volunteers.

Please note: This is a physically demanding role involving manual handling and lifting large pieces of furniture.

Requirements and Skills

The employer is looking for applicants who:

• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Are confident guiding and supporting volunteers.
• Can work independently and use their initiative.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Can manage tasks in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Are comfortable with hands-on work involving large items and volumes of stock.
• Can work weekends and bank holidays on a rota.

Previous retail experience is not essential.

Salary and Employee Benefits

The successful candidate will receive £12.71 per hour, alongside a range of staff benefits, including:

• 38 days of annual leave, with the option to sell leave.
• Holistic support leave of up to 10 additional days each year.
• 25% staff discount.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies.
• Wagestream for early access to wages.
• Health cash plan covering services such as dental and optical care.
• Access to a 24/7 virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension contributions from the employer of up to 10%.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Discounts with selected retailers.
• Opportunities for internal progression and career development.

Benefits are subject to the employer’s applicable terms and conditions.

Visa Sponsorship Information

The British Heart Foundation states that it is unlikely to offer visa sponsorship for this position because the role does not meet the minimum salary criteria for sponsorship.

Applicants who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship should carefully consider this restriction before applying.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply through the job advert and follow the instructions to access the British Heart Foundation careers page.

Applicants should complete the application form, submit their CV and provide their employment history. Early applications are encouraged because the employer may close the vacancy before the advertised deadline.

Closing date: 5 November 2026.

Equal Opportunities

The British Heart Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from different backgrounds feel valued and supported. The organisation also uses anonymous CV software as part of its recruitment process.