Warehouse Operative with Driving Duties

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the flooring industry is seeking a Warehouse Operative with Driving Duties in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves ensuring warehouse efficiency and security while delivering goods to sites. Ideal candidates should be team players with strong organizational skills and a full UK driving license. Competitive salary and benefits including health care, life insurance, and generous holiday allowance are offered.

Benefits

Health care plan

Life Insurance

Contributory Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Paid team building days out

32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays

Additional days leave for long service

Qualifications

• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
• Great organization skills, with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all goods entering and leaving the warehouse.
• Ensure all goods are labelled and stored safely.
• Assist with loading and unloading of goods.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Fork Lift Truck certificate

Job description

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Warehouse Operative with Driving Duties, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Client:

Designer Contracts

Location:

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

3030944e0c66

Job Views:

3

Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Designer Contracts is the UK’s largest flooring contractor operating across 13 regional facilities. As well as floor covering, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting, and also operates a show home interior design services division.

We have been supplying and installing across the nation since 1992 and now employ over 350 staff members with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million. Our valued staff are our key asset.

Our continuous success is based on having a loyal, motivated and welcoming team of people with a drive to succeed.

Due to our continued growth we have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operative with Driving Duties to join our friendly team based in Benton.

Salary - £26,250 plus bonus

Type – Permanent, Full Time

Working Pattern – Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Do you have:

An ability required to prioritise, multi-task, and manage your time effectively?

The ability to accurately follow instructions?

If so then we would like to hear from you!

The ideal candidate must be a strong team player with a great attitude to work.

The main objective of the role is to ensure that the warehouse is secure, efficient and tidy at all times whilst being available to deliver goods to sites when required.

Other key areas of responsibilities include:

• Monitoring all goods entering and leaving the warehouse
• Ensuring all goods in the warehouse are labelled and stored safely, neatly and correctly
• Selling goods directly to the public from the shop display
• Being available to deliver to site when required
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of goods from vehicles
• Carrying out administration and housekeeping duties in relation to the warehouse
• Assisting with the building of furniture when necessary
• Ensuring merchandise and warehouse security
• Ensuring that high health and safety standards are maintained at all times

Key requirements:

• Be a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Great organisation skills, with accuracy and attention to detail
• A full UK driving license to complete driving duties
• Must be willing to undertake training for a Fork Lift Truck certificate
• Ability to work efficiently and safely under pressure
• Extensive training programs for ongoing learning and development
• Competitive Bonus
• 32 days holiday including 8 bank holidays
• Additional days leave for long service
• Health care plan provided by Westfield Health
• Life Insurance
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• All inclusive and paid for team building days out

Designer Contracts is an equal opportunities employer.