Product Handling Assistant

Mmr Research; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A consumer research company in Wokingham is seeking a Product Handling Assistant for a permanent part-time role. The position involves taking deliveries, preparing products for shipment, and performing administrative tasks. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential. Full training provided, making it a great entry-level opportunity. The role requires a minimum of 12 hours per week with a pay of £12.50 per hour.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowances

Market-leading training opportunities

Qualifications

• No experience necessary, full training is provided.
• Warehouse and research knowledge appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Taking in deliveries and re-labelling.
• Preparing products for shipment and packing.
• Administrative tasks.
• Occasional store visits to purchase products.
• Work well within a small team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Ability to work to deadlines

Flexibility

Job description

Product Handling Assistant

Department: Product Hub - Product Handling

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Product Handling - Wokingham

Reporting To: Chloe Russell

Description

Are you looking for a permanent part-time opportunity in our Product Handling Team? MMR Research Worldwide specialises in consumer and sensory research and works with large, international brands within the food, beverage & personal/household care sectors. We are recruiting for our Product Handling Centre in Wokingham.

WHERE: Unit 1, Metro Centre, Toutley Road, RG41 1QW, Wokingham

HOURS: Core hours -10am-2pm, 3 days per week (ideally Monday-Wednesday but negotiable) Minimum of 12 hours a week.

PAY: £12.50 p/h

Key Responsibilities

• 📦 Taking in deliveries and re-labelling.
• 🚛 Preparing products for shipment and packing.
• 💻 Administrative tasks.
• 🏪 On occasion, visiting stores/other outlets to purchase products (access to a car required).
• 🤝 Work well within a small team, undertaking other duties when required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Excellent attention to detail – work must be conducted methodically and in line with set instructions.
• Good communication is a must– ability to ask questions, update team members and customers on progress.
• Ability to work to deadlines – projects are time constrained, we need to work at pace and hit time targets.
• Flexibility – the nature of work will regularly change therefore learning new skills and techniques and adapting ways of working will be required.
• No experience necessary as full training is provided, but warehouse and research knowledge is appreciated.

Additional Information

Please note: Allergens will be handled on site. Some tasks will require accurate colour vision. Some tasks will require you to lift items of around 23kg.

A bit about us and our benefits!

We’re MMR Research Worldwide – the global sensory and consumer research experts behind many of the world’s biggest brands in food, drink, personal and household care. From bold new flavours to breakthrough product experiences, we help turn great ideas into products people truly love.

With teams across the UK, US, Asia and Africa, we blend science, creativity and curiosity to shape the future of everyday products. Join us and you’ll be part of a fast-growing, innovative company where your ideas matter and your career can thrive.

It’s our people that make all of this possible.

We are proud of our collaborative culture which is driven by strong leadership and offers industry-leading training and growth opportunities.

At MMR, we're committed to ensuring the happiness and well-being of each employee, regardless of where they are in the world! We offer a wide range of core and additional benefits. Competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and market-leading training opportunities are standard here. Our vibrant culture, talented team, and focus on employee wellbeing is what makes MMR so special.