Associate Operator, Warehouse Operations

MWI Animal Health; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme with company matching

Career training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount programme

Charity days and team activities

Job summary

Alliance Healthcare is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operative for the Service Centre in Newcastle. This part-time role covers 29 hours per week, including Monday to Friday 16:00-22:00, Sunday 08:00-13:00, with Saturday plus one rotating day off.

The role focuses on replenishment, picking, packing, and timely order routing within a fast-paced healthcare distribution environment. You will work with a team to maintain high safety and quality standards while meeting productivity targets and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required or equivalent experience.
• Ability to follow procedures and safety rules.
• Good numeracy and accuracy in handling items.
• Team player with reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Replenish stock within the automated picking system.
• Pick and pack orders across manual picking, bulk, fridge, and secure areas.
• Route completed orders to transport and distribution channels.
• Maintain accuracy and productivity; follow SOPs and quality requirements.
• Support smooth flow of products and safe working practices.

Skills

Flexible & adaptable

Under pressure

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic numeracy

Follow procedures

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

**Job Title:** Warehouse Operative **Location:** Newcastle **Work Pattern:** Part Time, 29 hours per week. Monday to Friday 16:00-22:00, Sunday 08:00-13:00, Saturday plus 1 rotating day off.**Salary**: £13.07 per hour **Summary of Role**Alliance Healthcare is seeking a motivated and flexible Warehouse Operative to join our Service Centre in Newcastle. As part of a fast-paced pharmaceutical supply chain operation, you will play an important role in supporting the safe and efficient distribution of healthcare products that reach millions of patients across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business committed to creating healthier futures and delivering exceptional customer service.**Responsibilities*** Replenish stock within the automated picking system.* Pick and pack customer orders accurately across manual picking, bulk, fridge, and secure areas.* Route completed orders to the correct transport and distribution channels.* Maintain high levels of accuracy and productivity when handling products.* Follow standard operating procedures and quality requirements at all times.* Support the efficient flow of products through the warehouse operation.* Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.* Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet operational targets and service levels.**Skills and Knowledge*** Flexible and adaptable approach to work.* Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.* Strong communication and teamwork skills.* Good visual accuracy and attention to detail.* Basic numeracy skills.* Ability to follow procedures and instructions accurately.* Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.* Reliable and dependable work ethic.**Desirable*** Previous warehouse or distribution experience.* Experience within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or logistics environment.* Familiarity with automated picking systems.* Experience picking and packing customer orders.* Understanding of stock control and inventory processes.* Knowledge of health and safety requirements within a warehouse environment.* Experience working to productivity and performance targets.* Flexible approach to supporting operational requirements.**Benefits*** Competitive salary of £13.07 per hour.* Competitive pension scheme with company matching contributions.* Career training and development opportunities.* Employee Assistance Programme with free legal and financial advice.* Access to the Cycle to Work scheme.* Perks at Work employee discount programme.* Charity days and team activities throughout the year.* Opportunity to work within a leading healthcare distribution organisation..High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.Less than 2 years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required.Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred.Knowledge in warehouse operations processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.Knowledge in inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements.Knowledge in temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and materials.Knowledge in packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices within warehouse operations.Knowledge in shipment documentation, operational recordkeeping, and transaction processing requirements.Knowledge in safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and tools.Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions.Ability to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs.Ability to identify inventory, packaging, shipment, and material handling exceptions for further action.Ability to support timely and accurate order preparation and material movement activities.Ability to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining accuracy.Ability to work with temperature-sensitive materials in line with defined handling requirements.