Warehouse Person
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.79 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 March 2026 |
| Location: | BA1 3JN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Geological Society |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
The essentials …
• Permanent, part-time (12 hours per week). Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am to 1pm.
• £12.79 per hour (£7,979.07 per annum)
• Office based at Publishing House, based in Bath
Who are we?
Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world and a world-leading communicator of geoscience – through training, conferences, publishing, library and information services, education activities, and engaging the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.
We have been a major publisher within the community since 1811. An independent and international publisher, we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service to geoscientists globally and any surplus is invested to support our discipline. We publish a diverse range of books and journals on the Lyell Collection, with over 10,000 pages of new peer-reviewed geoscience literature being made available every year.
What you’ll be doing …
The main purpose of this role is to fulfil book orders in a timely and accurate manner. The job holder is expected to be flexible and take on new duties as required.
Overall responsibilities / requirements …
• Pick, pack and despatch orders worldwide
• Maintain warehouse space and equipment to a high standard
• Take receipt of new stock
• Prepare exhibition material for despatch
• Open or close premises at beginning or end of day (if first or last staff member in the building)
Other responsibilities and expectations …
The job holder will be trained in appropriate health and safety, and responsibilities will include:
• Weekly forklift checks
• Monthly warehouse H&S checks (i.e., warehouse shutters, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, racking, ladders, trollies, sack trucks, pump trucks, fire exit, and warehouse aisles)
• Ad-hoc general maintenance
What we’re looking for …
Essential
• Sufficiently fit and able-bodied to be able to move heavy and bulky items around the warehouse and to and from racking
• Basic computer skills (email, Excel, online forms, etc.)
Desirable
• Some familiarity with the warehouse environment an advantage
• Some familiarity with dispatch options an advantage
• Permanent, part-time (12 hours per week). Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9am to 1pm.
• £12.79 per hour (£7,979.07 per annum)
• Office based at Publishing House, based in Bath
Who are we?
Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world and a world-leading communicator of geoscience – through training, conferences, publishing, library and information services, education activities, and engaging the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.
We have been a major publisher within the community since 1811. An independent and international publisher, we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service to geoscientists globally and any surplus is invested to support our discipline. We publish a diverse range of books and journals on the Lyell Collection, with over 10,000 pages of new peer-reviewed geoscience literature being made available every year.
What you’ll be doing …
The main purpose of this role is to fulfil book orders in a timely and accurate manner. The job holder is expected to be flexible and take on new duties as required.
Overall responsibilities / requirements …
• Pick, pack and despatch orders worldwide
• Maintain warehouse space and equipment to a high standard
• Take receipt of new stock
• Prepare exhibition material for despatch
• Open or close premises at beginning or end of day (if first or last staff member in the building)
Other responsibilities and expectations …
The job holder will be trained in appropriate health and safety, and responsibilities will include:
• Weekly forklift checks
• Monthly warehouse H&S checks (i.e., warehouse shutters, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, racking, ladders, trollies, sack trucks, pump trucks, fire exit, and warehouse aisles)
• Ad-hoc general maintenance
What we’re looking for …
Essential
• Sufficiently fit and able-bodied to be able to move heavy and bulky items around the warehouse and to and from racking
• Basic computer skills (email, Excel, online forms, etc.)
Desirable
• Some familiarity with the warehouse environment an advantage
• Some familiarity with dispatch options an advantage