Warehouse Operative

PD Ports Limited; Billingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday

Maternity leave

Paternity leave

Adoption leave

Life insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

PD Ports Limited is seeking Warehouse Operatives for Billingham and Hartlepool locations. These full-time permanent roles offer shifts including fixed night shifts and 4 on 4 off patterns, with a closing date of 30 November 2026.

Successful applicants will operate MHE safely, maintain high housekeeping standards, and work as part of a team to handle goods using RDT/HHT devices. Experience with FLTs in a busy warehouse is required.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of safe operation of equipment in a warehouse environment.
• Proactive, positive attitude and ability to communicate within a team.
• Solid experience operating FLTs in a busy warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of a variety of MHE in line with company training standards.
• Proactive and effective housekeeping at all times.
• Use of RDT/HHT devices to transact customer goods within facilities.
• Manual handling tasks including use of a pallet truck.
• Working effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Safe operation of MHE

Housekeeping

RDT/HHT devices

Manual handling

Teamwork

Job description

Warehouse Operative

Location: Billingham and Hartlepool

Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 30th November 2026

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK's sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

Vacancies have arisen for Warehouse Operative opportunities at our Billingham & Hartlepool sites.

Location

Billingham or Hartlepool

Working Arrangements

Full-time permanent roles available across a variety of shift patterns (fixed nightshifts and 4 on 4 off)

The five main things our warehouse operatives will be working on are:

• Safe operation of a variety of MHE in line with company training standards.
• Proactive and effective housekeeping at all times.
• Use of RDT/HHT devices to effectively and accurately transact customer goods within our facilities.
• Manual handling tasks including use of a pallet truck.
• Working effectively as part of a team.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a proven track record of working safely, in line with company training and policy.
• Is proactive by nature, with a positive attitude.
• Can communicate effectively within a team and work towards a shared goal.
• Has solid experience operating FLTs within a busy warehouse environment.

Benefits

We offer 20 days holiday (5 weeks), paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

Closing Date:

Monday 30th November 2026

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