Circular Fashion & Resale Operations Assistant

About Birl

Birl is a fast\-growing, award\-winning circular commerce startup helping premium fashion brands recover value from damaged returns, excess stock and unsellable inventory.

We use technology, AI and operational infrastructure to turn items that might otherwise be written off or wasted into resale\-ready products sold through custom second\-life sites and marketplaces.

Birl has recently been recognised as:

• \#5 in Business Cloud’s Retail Tech 50 2026


• Winner of the UK E\-commerce Innovation Award 2025


• Recipient of three Innovate UK grants


• Shortlisted for the eBay Circular Fashion Fund


• Shortlisted for Emerging Ecommerce Technology at the Vervaunt Pulse Awards 2026

We are now building out our own operational capability in the North West and are looking for a hands\-on, detail\-oriented person to join us in our Rainhill warehouse.

The Role

This is a practical, varied role at the intersection of fashion, sustainability, technology and resale.

You will help process premium fashion inventory through Birl’s circular resale platform, ensuring products are accurately assessed, photographed, logged and prepared for sale across both brand\-owned resale stores and online marketplaces.

The role would be particularly well suited to someone with an interest in:

• Premium fashion and garment quality


• Sustainability and the circular economy


• Resale, recommerce and second\-hand marketplaces


• Fashion, textiles, e\-commerce or retail operations


• Working in an ambitious early\-stage startup environment

We are very open to hearing from fashion graduates, college or university students, including those looking for full\-time summer work, as well as candidates with relevant warehouse, fashion, retail or e\-commerce experience.

Key Responsibilities

You will support the day\-to\-day processing of premium fashion stock, including:

• Triaging incoming products such as dresses, jackets and other garments, assessing condition and identifying any visible faults or restoration needs


• Logging stock accurately into Birl’s platform, including item details, condition grading and other product information


• Photographing items using Birl’s in\-house photography and listing tools


• Supporting listing automations, helping ensure products are correctly matched, enriched and prepared for resale


• Managing product flow from intake through to resale\-ready status


• Quality checking listings and item data before products go live


• Supporting resale operations across:


• Brand\-owned second\-life websites


• Marketplaces such as eBay and Vinted


• Packing, organising and maintaining stock within the warehouse environment


• Helping identify ways to improve speed, accuracy and quality in the stock processing workflow

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and detail\-oriented


• Comfortable working hands\-on with physical products and stock


• Interested in fashion, product quality and garment condition


• Excited by sustainability, circular retail and keeping products in use for longer


• Confident using digital tools and technology platforms


• Reliable, proactive and able to work at pace


• Comfortable working in a small team where everyone contributes


• Able to follow clear processes while also flagging issues and suggesting improvements

Helpful, but not essential

• Experience in fashion, textiles, retail, resale or e\-commerce


• Experience working with clothing quality control, garment inspection or product photography


• Familiarity with online marketplaces such as eBay, Vinted or Depop


• Experience with inventory systems, listing tools or warehouse processes


• Fashion, textiles, sustainability or business\-related studies

Why Join Birl?

This is a great opportunity to join a high\-growth startup at an exciting stage and play a direct role in building the future of circular fashion.

You will:

• Work with premium fashion inventory and fast\-growing consumer brands


• Gain hands\-on experience in circular commerce and resale operations


• Learn how technology and AI are changing the fashion lifecycle


• Be part of a small, ambitious team with real responsibility from day one


• Join an award\-winning business tackling one of fashion’s biggest waste challenges

Role Details

• Location: Rainhill, Merseyside


• Hours: 40 hours per week


• Pay: £15 per hour


• Start: Immediate


• Applications: Open to full\-time candidates and students seeking summer work

How to Apply

Please send a short note explaining:

• Why the role interests you


• Any relevant fashion, warehouse, retail, e\-commerce or sustainability experience


• Your availability and earliest possible start date

Along with your CV to: Jess@wearebirl.com

Duties

• Assist with category management and inventory organisation within warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP platforms such as AS400\.


• Support process improvement initiatives to streamline shipping, receiving, and materials handling workflows.


• Manage transportation logistics through transportation management systems (TMS) and coordinate with third\-party logistics providers (3PL).


• Oversee shipping and receiving activities, ensuring accurate picking, packing, and documentation of items.


• Utilise warehouse equipment including forklifts where qualified, to facilitate materials handling and stock movement.


• Analyse data related to supply chain operations to identify inefficiencies and recommend optimisations.


• Maintain accurate records of stock levels, movement, and transaction history within ERP systems.


• Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure timely dispatches and deliveries while adhering to safety standards.

Experience

• Proven experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or supply chain management.


• Familiarity with category management, process optimisation, and materials handling techniques.


• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP platforms such as AS400, and transportation management systems (TMS).


• Knowledge of shipping \& receiving procedures, including picking \& packing processes.


• Hands\-on experience operating forklift equipment is desirable but not essential if willing to undertake training.


• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret operational metrics for continuous improvement.


• Prior exposure to logistics or supply chain environments specialising in fashion or retail is advantageous. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative circular fashion initiatives while developing expertise in supply chain operations within a dynamic environment.

Pay: £15\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

Work Location: In person

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