Warehouse Operative

BACKGROUND SHEBA COFFEE LIMITED: The Birthplace of Coffee From our base in Northwest London, with branch offices in Sanaa in Yemen, Addis Ababa, Dubai Free Zone, and Hangzhou P.R.C., Sheba Coffee is dedicated to serving the long term interests of our artisan growers in bringing their coffees to a global audience. Focussed upon Specialty and premium grades, particularly those sourced directly from the Red Sea region, Sheba Coffee offers our partners a fully integrated plant to cup service.

Sheba Coffee is a separate entity, part of Longulf Trading (UK) Limited. We seek a talented, flexible and energetic coffee trade professional to join our dynamic and fast-growing business. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To assist in the daily operations of the warehouse, supporting stock handling, sample preparation, and order fulfilment, while also contributing to basic customer service and sales support activities.

KEY DELIVERABLES (Essential duties and responsibilities) This is a junior level, part-time role supporting a range of activities, including: Assist with the day-to-day running of the warehouse and premises in Acton. Support goods intake, stock organisation, packing, and dispatch of coffee products. Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently for loading, unloading, and movement of goods.

Help maintain accurate inventory records and assist with stock checks. Assist with preparing coffee samples, including basic roasting support and packing. Support customer service activities, including order follow-ups and responding to basic queries. Help set up cupping sessions and maintain cleanliness and organisation of workspace.

After the training Assist with light machinery operation (vacuum packers, pallet trucks, etc.) Provide general support to the sales and marketing team where required.

REQUIREMENTS

Valid counterbalance forklift licence forklift licence (essential). Interest in coffee and willingness to build a career in the industry. Ability to work in a physical environment (including handling 30kg bags with appropriate equipment). Previous warehouse or stock handling experience. Basic organisational skills and strong attention to detail.

Good communication and teamwork skills. Basic IT skills (email, spreadsheets, etc.) Reliable, flexible, and proactive approach to work. DESIRABLE Experience in coffee-related activities (e.g. cupping, roasting, barista work). Customer service or sales experience. Experience in packing and shipping goods. Interest in marketing or client-facing activities.

WORKING PATTERN Part-time role (flexible hours, to be agreed). PERSON PROFILE Enthusiastic and eager to learn Hands-on and safety-conscious Team player with a “can-do” attitude Proactive and willing to take initiative