LaplandUK

WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT - MANCHESTER - £12.25/h 

Company Overview

Lapland UK honours and celebrates the wonderment of childhood through our magical world, rich story telling & immersive memory making experiences.

In 2007, when the magical door first opened into Lapland, Mike and Alison Battle who were parents to four young boys felt compelled to create a truly magical experience that reflected the value they placed in their children’s fleeting belief in Father Christmas. Fifteen years and a million visitors later the ambition remains the same, the continued success of the business and rapid pace of growth is underpinned by the commitment to support families in savouring and celebrating this most precious moment as they travel through their children’s childhood led by the creative inspiration of Mike and Alison.

‘A child’s fleeting belief in Father Christmas is the emotional crown jewels of the family’.

Based on the original stories of Mike and Alison Battle ‘Lapland’, the show, is a ground-breaking immersive theatrical production that brings to life the mythical elven world of Father Christmas. Lapland celebrates the wonderment of childhood through our magical world, rich story telling & memory making experiences.

Role Overview

Warehouse Assistants are key members of the team at LaplandUK as they ensure our stores and show areas are fully stocked with the right Lapland items.  The role is a great opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to join a friendly team in a fast paced and collaborative environment. Based at our Ascot event site the Warehouse Assistants will be responsible for picking product from the warehouse and delivering it to stores and outlets on the event site.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with other members of the team to take receipt of deliveries, move stock within the warehouse as directed and to deliver items to stores and other Front of House locations.
• Consistently follow Health and Safety rules and guidance to ensure safe manoeuvre and delivery of items.
• Immerse yourself in the Lapland narrative and understand the importance of having the right items in the right place at the right time.
• Follow all relevant process standards.
• Attend any training as required.

Key Attributes

• Enthusiastic and willing to learn and be part of Lapland.
• Bright and articulate.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.

Where is Lapland?

Lapland is based in Capesthorne Hall, Congleton Road, Siddington, Macclesfield, SK11 9JY.

Key Dates

• PAID TRAINING: Your training plan will vary depending on your role. Training will take place on select dates between the end of October 2025 and the beginning of November 2025, training is mandatory.
• LIVE EVENT: Tuesday 11th November - Wednesday 24th December 2025

Benefits

• Hourly pay of £12.25 per hour, plus holiday pay which is paid at the end of your contract
• Free hot meal per day
• Free coffee, tea and soft drinks
• 20% discount in LaplandUK retail shops on selected dates
• Shuttlebus from Macclesfield Train Station to event site.

Working for LaplandUK is unlike any other role. By ‘Honouring Childhood Together’, we create memorable moments that families cherish forever. We can’t wait to welcome you to our secret, magical world this year!