Meet the Wrendale family - Shane, Warehouse Team Leader

04/12/2024

Next up in our 'Meet the Wrendale family' series we have Shane, one of our fabulous Warehouse Team Leaders! We talked to Shane about what his job role involves, why he loves working at Wrendale and asked him his top tips for ordering this Christmas...

What is it that you like most about being part of Wrendale Designs?

For me the best thing about Wrendale is the people. Everyone is friendly, easygoing, and always ready to share a laugh. When things get busy, we all pull together, knowing exactly what needs to be done, and we get the job done while still having fun along the way. I've also made amazing friends here, and it's been great to spend time with them outside of work too.

Tell us a little bit about your job role and what your day to day looks like

Each day is different, but my work day often starts with checking any immediate tasks or priorities, such as retrieving stock from other warehouses or conducting stock counts. I also assess the warehouse to ensure everything is organised, putting away pallets, preparing for incoming stock, and consolidating existing inventory to free up space in the racking. If anything can be moved to a better location to improve efficiency, I’ll take care of that too. I always end my workday by reviewing the orders and replenishing stock to ensure everything runs smoothly for the team the next day.

My girlfriend and I have a dog named Roxi, a blue merle French Bulldog.

Do you have your eye on anything you’d like to gift your friends and family from Wrendale this Christmas?

My mum and girlfriend both love the Christmas baubles and planners. My girlfriend is especially fond of anything with Highland cows, and the 'Gordon' plush keyring is one of the last items I need to grab for her this Christmas. I’ll also keep an eye out for any other cow-themed items she doesn’t already have!

If you could be any animal, what would you be?

If I could be any animal, I’d choose a panda. They do the most random things, live life to the fullest, and it's honestly a miracle they've made it this far and I think that pretty much sums me up!

Any tips for our customers during the festive period?

My top tip this Christmas is if you’ve got your eye on anything from our 2025 dated collection or any of our seasonal items like mugs, make sure to grab them as soon as possible because they tend to sell out quickly. If you missed out last year or if something you love is already sold out this year, I’d suggest ordering early no matter the time of year, because you can never be too prepared. Don't forget that our last order date to guarantee delivery by Christmas this year is the 18th December!