Warehouse Operative

Meridian Business Support Ltd; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Subsidised canteen

Modern and supportive working env.

Weekly pay

Online payslips

Dedicated onsite Meridian support team

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd. is seeking a Warehouse Operative for the furniture department at a distribution centre in Armthorpe, Doncaster. The role involves handling furniture products and supporting daily warehouse operations.

You will benefit from ongoing shifts, regular overtime, full training, and opportunities for long-term progression within a modern warehouse environment. Training and induction are provided to all new hires.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative or related role is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• Must have good fitness for physically demanding work.
• Safety footwear is required for site.

Responsibilities

• Move sofas from pallets to designated workstations.
• Apply protective caps to sofa corners and edges.
• Bag and seal furniture ready for dispatch.
• Palet tising completed products.
• Load and unload household goods from trailers.
• Handle bulky items safely and efficiently.
• Support general distribution and logistics activities.
• Maintain quality and health & safety standards.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety footwear

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 opportunitiesFull induction and buddy training programme
• Online payslips
• Weekly pay
• Dedicated onsite Meridian support team