Warehouse Operative

The Best Connection; Killingworth Village; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and support provided

Ongoing work for reliable candidates

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

The Best Connection Newcastle is recruiting Warehouse Shop Pickers to join a busy warehouse operation. The role focuses on accurate picking of customer orders and supporting dispatch in a fast-paced environment.

Shifts are day-focused with additional back and night options. Full training is provided, and there is potential for ongoing work for reliable candidates in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in high-volume picking is preferred.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliability and punctuality essential.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Pick-by-voice system experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pick products accurately using warehouse picking systems and scanners.
• Meet daily productivity targets in a high-volume environment.
• Utilise a pick-by-voice headset when required.
• Check accuracy and quality of picked items.
• Prepare orders for dispatch.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workspace.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Support the wider warehouse team as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

High-volume picking

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Team player

Pick-by-voice experience

Tools

Scanner/handheld

Job description

Warehouse Shop Picker - Immediate Starts Available

Location: Killingworth

Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour, for day shift, rising to £12.91 per hour after 12 weeks. Enhanced pay rates for Backs, Nights, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

The Best Connection Newcastle is recruiting Warehouse Shop Pickers to join a busy and fast-paced warehouse operation. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for ongoing warehouse work in a supportive team environment.

Previous warehouse experience is required, particularly experience working in a high-volume picking environment. Although experience using a pick-by-voice system is preferred but not essential, as training can be provided.

The Role

As a Warehouse Shop Picker, you will be responsible for accurately picking customer orders within a busy warehouse environment. You will work as part of a team to ensure orders are picked efficiently and accurately and are ready for dispatch.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Picking products accurately using warehouse picking systems and scanners.
• Working to high volumes and daily productivity targets.
• Using a pick-by-voice system and headset where required.
• Checking picked products for accuracy and quality.
• Preparing completed orders for dispatch.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Following all health and safety procedures.
• Supporting the wider warehouse team as required.

Hours & Shift Patterns

The shifts are predominantly day shifts, 10:00am-6:00pm.

During busier periods, there are vacancies available for:

• Back Shift: 6:00pm-2:00am
• Night Shift: 10:00pm-6:00am

Working Environment

The role is primarily based within the main warehouse environment. On rare occasions, you may be required to work in different temperature-controlled areas, including chilled or freezer environments. The PPE required for these types of areas, will be provided for you by the site.

Candidates must be comfortable working in these environments when required, although this will only be occasional.

Requirements

We're looking for Warehouse Shop Pickers who have:

• Previous experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Experience working in a high-volume picking role.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• The ability to work efficiently to targets.
• Good reliability and punctuality.
• The ability to work well as part of a busy team.
• Experience using a pick-by-voice system is preferred but not essential.
• The flexibility to work occasionally in chilled or freezer environments.

What We Offer

• £12.71 per hour, rising to £12.91 per hour after 12 weeks for day shifts.
• £13.71 per hour, rising to £14.52 per hour after 12 weeks for back shifts.
• £13.71 per hour, rising to £16.14 per hour after 12 weeks for night shifts.
• Predominantly day shifts (10:00am-6:00pm).
• Back shifts (6:00pm-2:00am) available during busier periods.
• Night shifts (10:00pm-6:00am) available during busier periods.
• Potential for ongoing work for reliable and committed candidates.
• Competitive hourly pay.
• Full training and support provided.
• Opportunity to work within a busy and established warehouse operation.
• Supportive team environment.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.