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Meridian Business Support Ltd; Armthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Modern working environment

Ongoing long-term opportunities

Induction and buddy training

Online payslips

Weekly pay

Meridian onsite support

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is seeking a Warehouse Operative in Armthorpe, Doncaster (DN3) for an ongoing temporary assignment at a leading retailer's distribution centre.

You will handle furniture products, participate in daily warehouse operations and benefit from regular hours with overtime and weekly pay. Full training is provided, and team support is strong in a modern, safe environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Warehouse Operative or related roles preferred.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail and teamwork.
• Comfortable with manual handling and physical activity.
• Safety footwear required.

Responsibilities

• Moving sofas from pallets to designated workstations.
• Applying protective caps to sofa corners and edges.
• Bagging and sealing furniture for dispatch.
• Palletising completed products.
• Loading and unloading household goods from trailers.
• Handling bulky items safely and efficiently.
• Supporting general distribution and logistics activities.
• Maintaining quality and health & safety standards.

Job description

Warehouse Operative | Armthorpe, Doncaster (DN3) |£12.99 per hour + Overtime at x1.5 (£19.49)| 12-Hour Day Shifts | Weekly Pay | Ongoing Work | Free Parking

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join the furniture department of a leading national retailer's distribution centre in Armthorpe, Doncaster (DN3).

This is an ongoing temporary opportunity offering regular shifts, enhanced overtime rates, full training and long-term prospects within a modern warehouse environment.

As a Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for handling furniture products and supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy distribution centre. Duties include:

• Moving sofas from pallets to designated workstations
• Applying protective caps to sofa corners and edges
• Bagging and sealing furniture ready for dispatch
• Palletising completed products
• Loading and unloading household goods from trailers
• Handling bulky items safely and efficiently
• Supporting general distribution and logistics activities
• Maintaining quality and health & safety standards

This Warehouse Operative position involves manual handling and regular heavy lifting, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy physical work and being part of a team-focused environment.

Hours & Shifts

• 6:00am - 6:00pm
• Choose from Week 1: Sunday to Wednesday Week 2: Sunday to Tuesday
• OR Week 1: Wednesday to Saturday Week 2: Thursday to Saturday
• Rotating weekly pattern
• Overtime available

Pay

• £12.99 per hour
• Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate (£19.49 per hour)
• Weekly pay

We would like to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Assistant, Loader, Order Picker, Packer or Logistics Operative, although this is not essential
• The ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• A good level of fitness due to the physical nature of the role
• Safety footwear for site

Full training and induction will be provided, so applicants without previous warehouse experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Modern and supportive working environment
• Ongoing work with potential long-term opportunities
• Full induction and buddy training programme
• Online payslips
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated onsite Meridian support team

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Company: Meridian Business Support Salary: £12.99 to £19.49 an hour Hours: Full-time Location: Armthorpe, DN3 3FF Working pattern: On-site Job type: Contract Posting date: 14 Oct 2026 Closing date: 12 Nov 2026