Warehouse Operative

Leader Online Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Allowance

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Leader Online Ltd currently seeks Warehouse Operatives to join our Middlesbrough distribution team. You will support picking, replenishment, stock movement and dispatch for a varied range of products including doors, flooring and furniture.

The role is practical, fast-paced and requires accuracy, safety awareness and high standards of quality. This hands-on position offers potential progression beyond an initial three‑month term, subject to performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse, distribution or similar operational experience.
• Experience in picking, replenishment, stock movement or dispatch.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Good attention to detail and focus on product quality.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• Reliable, proactive and collaborative team member.
• Physically capable of lifting and carrying heavy items.
• Willing to support different warehouse activities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Replenish locations and organise stock.
• Consolidate orders and prepare goods for dispatch.
• Load, unload and move products safely.
• Check stock for SKU, quantity, condition and quality.
• Identify and report stock discrepancies and hazards.
• Maintain high 5S standards and housekeeping.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Picking

Stock movement

Safety/5S

Team player

MHE/RF scanners

Tools

WMS/RF scanners

Counterbalance/Reach MHE

Job description

We are looking for reliable and motivated Warehouse Operatives to join our growing warehouse operation. Working with a varied product range including doors, flooring, furniture and associated products, you will support picking, replenishment, stock movement, consolidation and dispatch. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone with previous warehouse experience who can work at pace while maintaining high standards of accuracy, quality, Health & Safety and 5S. The role is initially for a period of three months, with the opportunity to progress into permanent employment, subject to performance, conduct, attendance and business requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
• Replenish locations and move, locate and organise stock.
• Consolidate orders and prepare goods for dispatch.
• Load, unload and move products safely where required.
• Check stock for correct SKU, quantity, condition and quality.
• Handle large and bulky products, including regular manual handling and lifting items up to 25kg.
• Use appropriate mechanical aids or team handling where required.
• Operate MHE where appropriately trained, assessed and authorised.
• Identify and report stock discrepancies, product damage, hazards, near misses and equipment defects.
• Maintain high 5S and housekeeping standards throughout the shift.
• Work flexibly across warehouse functions according to operational requirements.
• Contribute to improvements in safety, quality and operational efficiency.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Previous warehouse, distribution or similar operational experience.
• Experience in picking, replenishment, stock movement or dispatch.
• Comfortable working within a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.
• Good attention to detail and a strong focus on product quality.
• Good understanding of warehouse Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Physically capable of an active warehouse role involving regular lifting and carrying of doors and flooring, including other bulk or oversized items.
• Flexible and willing to support different warehouse activities as required.
• Experience with WMS/RF scanners and handling large or bulky products would be advantageous.

MHE EXPERIENCE

Previous experience or certification in Counterbalance, Reach, Bendi/Flexi, PPT/LLOP or other warehouse MHE is desirable. All equipment use is subject to Company competency assessment and authorisation.

PERFORMANCE & STANDARDS

We expect our Warehouse Operatives to deliver consistently across productivity, accuracy, quality, safety, 5S, reliability and attendance. Safety, quality and accuracy must never be compromised to achieve productivity targets.

DEVELOPMENT & OPPORTUNITIES

We support employees who demonstrate strong performance, reliability and potential through cross‑training, additional MHE competencies and opportunities for progression. Both permanent and temp‑to‑perm opportunities are available, with temp‑to‑perm candidates having the opportunity to progress into permanent employment subject to performance, conduct, attendance and business requirements.

LOCATION & TRAVEL

The role is primarily based within our Middlesbrough warehouse operation; however, the business also operates from locations in Hartlepool, and there may be occasional requirements to support across these sites. Employees must be able to reliably attend their assigned workplace for the required shift start and finish times. A driving licence and access to reliable transport are desirable, particularly for positions where flexibility between operational locations may be required. Any requirement for an employee to work regularly or occasionally across different Company locations will be subject to their agreed contractual working arrangements and any applicable Company mobility provisions.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape and lead governance processes in a fast‑growing business
• A supportive environment where your expertise will make a real impact
• A culture that values your professional growth and personal wellbeing
• Generous Holiday Allowance
• Enjoy 22 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the flexibility to tailor your time off
• Buy up to 3 extra days of holiday
• Or sell back up to 2 days to suit your needs
• We believe in a healthy work‑life balance that works for you.
• Length of Service holiday awards: 1 extra day for every 3 years service
• Death in Service benefit (3x annual salary).
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contributions of 3% in line with current statutory requirements;
• Salary sacrifice Cycle‑to‑work scheme;
• Staff discounts on the Leader product range;
• Subsidised gym membership;
• Your Wellbeing Matters
• We care about our team's mental and emotional health. That's why we offer:
• Access to Able Futures, a confidential government‑backed service providing practical support for mental wellbeing at work.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 access to professional wellbeing advice,