Warehouse Assistant

The company

Located in the picturesque, rural setting of East Sussex, Nikwax is a highly successful outdoor business that is run by a close-knit and friendly team of employees, whom we are proud to call Partners.

Nikwax is a leading manufacturer of care products and material systems for outdoor clothing, footwear, and equipment. Working closely with our trusted Partners, we develop and manufacture our products in-house, ensuring exceptional quality and innovation. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be the only outdoor company to have received the Queen's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, and in 2026 we have been honoured with a King's Award for the same. Since our founding in 1977, we have remained committed to minimising our environmental impact and have maintained carbon-balanced operations throughout our history.

We highly value our Partners, and this is an exciting opportunity to join our company.

The role

Enhance the effectiveness and timely dispatch of orders by proficiently running the twin packing line and supporting the efficient shipment of orders.

Your responsibilities will include

• Supporting the prompt dispatch of all orders in accordance with company procedures
• Assisting with various warehouse tasks when necessary
• Immediately reporting any machinery faults, unsafe conditions, or practices to the company
• Maintaining a clean and orderly working environment
• Being prepared to assist on the production filling lines when necessary.

You will

• Exhibit conscientiousness and attention to detail
• Work well in a busy team
• Demonstrate a friendly, approachable manner and have a helpful attitude
• Hold a minimum educational qualification of GCSE level (or its equivalent) in Maths and English
• Have previous experience in a warehouse environment and hold a current counterbalance forklift licence
• Possess basic IT skills including SAP S/4HANA within a logistics environment
• Be motivated to achieve daily targets.

You will be working in a Warehouse/Production environment; due to the rural location you must have your own transport.

The rewards

• Competitive benefits and rewards including pension, health cash plan and profit related bonus scheme
• Additional flexible benefits options including boosted pension contributions, extra holiday or assistance with childcare costs
• Annual leave starting at 27 days rising with service, plus public holidays
• Friendly and informal environment with monthly team lunches and quarterly events
• Be part of an employee-owned business where you can clearly see the effect of your efforts

• Contribute to an award-winning international company with values that you can believe in.

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