Warehouse Operative

Westray Recruitment Consultants; Washington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks Warehouse Operatives/Cage Handlers for a logistics role in Washington. This opportunity offers flexible shifts with hourly pay rising from £12.21 to £16.28 based on the shift pattern. Ideal candidates are proactive, physically fit, and available for early starts. Apply ASAP as this role is very popular.

Benefits

Attractive overtime rates

Excellent work/life balance

Qualifications

• Availability to work a 5am start and flexibility for other shifts.
• Ability to work in a cold environment.
• Physical fitness is required for manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading cages of food products from wagons.
• Following health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining warehouse areas.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Good listening skills

Flexibility

Stamina

Job description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?

- Ongoing temporary opportunity

- £12.21 per hour rising to £16.28 depending on shift

- Various shift patterns allocated on a weekly basis 5am - 3pm - £12.21

- 11pm - 8am - £13.55

- Sun - Days - £14.62

- Sun - Nights - £16.28

- Attractive overtime rates subject to business demand

- Excellent work/life balance

THE BUSINESS

Our client is a market leading logistics company based in Washington, Tyne & Wear. They specialise in the transport of ambient and temperature-controlled food products. As experts within supply chain and logistics they specialise in flexible, reliable and cost-effective services for major names in both supply and retail. They pride themselves on many years of experience and knowledge providing innovative and effective solutions that add value to their customer's operations. They are a customer focussed company with values that commit to supporting local community and being an Employer of Choice.

THE ROLE

Due to an upturn in work we have immediate requirements for a team of Warehouse Operatives/Cage Handlers to join our client. If you like being active in a job role and have independence to get on with the job at hand, this is the role for you! Duties and tasks will include:

- You must be available to work a 5am start and be flexible to work all other shifts

- You will be working in a cold room food storage environment

- You will be loading/unloading cages of various food products from wagons

- Follow company processes and procedures at all times keeping in line with current Health & Safety policies

- Assist with maintenance of all warehouse areas and report damage/accidents

- Carry out any other reasonable task requested by your warehouse manager or team leader in their absence

THE PERSON

A good attitude and high level of stamina is key for this role as well as the following specifications:

- You must be available to work a 5am start and be flexible to work all other shifts

- You need a flexible approach with the willingness to commence work at short notice as business demand often changes

- This is a highly manual dexterous role and you will demonstrate these skills

- You will have a proactive and hardworking attitude as you will hit the ground running

- You can demonstrate good listening skills and be able to follow instructions

- It would be advantageous if you have your own transport or live in the local area

- You will need to be physically fit to do this role

THE PACKAGE

- £12.21 per hour rising to £16.28 depending on shift

- Various shift patterns allocated on a weekly basis 5am - 3pm - £12.21

- 11pm - 8am - £13.55

- Sun - Days - £14.62

- Sun - Nights - £16.28

- Excellent work life balance

TO APPLY

This is a very popular role and won't be available for long. It is a great opportunity to work together with friends or family so don't waste any time and apply ASAP. Your CV will go directly to our consultant Amy Laidler who is leading the search. Alternatively, if you have any questions, please get in touch with Harry or any other member of the Industrial team on0191 492 6622Option 1

Contact Information:- Name: Amy Laidler- Email: [e-mail]