Vacancies

We are hiring!

Working at Lembas is a little different to being an employee at another business as we all collectively own and run the business.

The current membership draws from a wide range of backgrounds, personalities and work history and we are stronger for it!

Co-op Member - Production/Warehousing

The Job

Lembas is looking for a new staff member to work primarily in our Production/Bagging department, but who will also be spending some time in our warehouse.

Whilst we are advertising for someone who can begin immediately in our Production/Bagging department, we are also looking for a more rounded skill set.
You should

Have an interest in our product range
Have a good level of numeracy, literacy and ICT
Be moderately physically fit (lifting up to 25Kgs)
Have good communication skills and a pleasant manner (you will be working in public facing roles)
Be in it for the long term (we have a very low staff turnover!)

The Production/Warehousing position is probationary for one year. Successful completion of the probationary period will lead to full co-op membership. As a co-op member you will be given opportunities to take on different jobs – including office administration and customer facing roles – and so contribute more widely to running this successful business. You will also be expected to contribute to the ongoing development of the business and be prepared to attend regular monthly meetings.

Hours: 32 hrs per week Mon - Thurs (normally 07:30 – 16:30)

Wages: £12.21/hour for the first 6 months, rising to £12.60. Then upon full membership inclusion into our profit sharing scheme.

We also offer a generous holiday allowance, a health cash payment plan (Healthshield), and of course staff discount on all our goods.

Lembas is a wholesale business supplying an extensive range of vegetarian and vegan foods, organic, fair-trade products, and household goods. We supply goods across Yorkshire, Midlands, Peak District, Cheshire and Lancashire – both to businesses and private homes. We also operate a Cash and Carry service from our premises which is open to the public as well as having our retail shop Down to Earth on Sharrow Vale Road in Hunters Bar.

Lembas started in 1983 and has been a workers co-operative since 2016.

How to Apply

Please email your CV and a covering letter to: lembaspersonnel@rocketmail.com

Or if you prefer, drop in to the warehouse (Lembas Ltd, Whiting Street, Sheffield S8 9QR), or to Down to Earth in Hunters Bar, (406 Sharrow Vale Road Sheffield S11 8ZP) .

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th April 2025.
All applications must be received by email, post, or handed in by this date
Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 21st April 2025.
The position becomes available on Monday 28th April 2025.

Lembas is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly encourage applications from women.

If you have not been contacted by Friday 18th April 2025, please consider your application unsuccessful in this instance

Closing date: 14/04/2025