Warehouse Operative -Despatch loaders AM Shift

TN United Kingdom; Darlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Warehouse Operative in a busy distribution center. You will play a vital role in ensuring customer orders are accurately picked and loaded, working in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering the best service. With flexible hours and the opportunity to develop new skills, you will thrive in a supportive atmosphere that values hard work and attention to detail. Join a leading retailer and make a difference in the supply chain process while enjoying great benefits and discounts!

Benefits

28 days holiday

Staff discount codes

30% discount on products

Company pension

Money management app access

Learning and Development programmes

Qualifications

• High level of numeracy required for loading weights.
• Experience in a warehouse environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Loading/unloading cages and ensuring cleanliness.
• Maintaining high loading standards and reporting issues.

Skills

Numeracy

Time Management

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Motivation

Education

Previous despatch experience

Flexible approach

Tools

Bar code readers

Job description

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Warehouse Operative - Despatch loaders AM Shift, Darlington

Location: Darlington, United Kingdom

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Warehouse Operative - Despatch Loaders
Stead House Distribution Centre

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm.
Total Hours Per Week: 40

Introduction: An exciting opportunity to be part of our successful Superdrug Supply Chain; working within one of our busy Distribution centres as a Warehouse Operative. This vacancy is for the Savers DC known as Stead House Distribution Centre; based in Darlington. The hours will predominantly be as stated above but flexibility will be required across all other shift patterns.

Why Superdrug: With over stores; we aim to deliver the BEST; The right product, in the right place at the right time; delivered at unbeatable cost, through a skilled and committed Supply Chain Team.

Role Purpose: The Warehouse Operative working in the Dispatch area plays a key role in ensuring that the customers (stores) orders are picked & loaded in a neat, accurate and safe manner to meet daily deadlines. You will be required to work out weights when loading so a high level of numeracy is required. This role will report to the Operations Team Leader for Stead House Distribution Centre.

A typical day in this role includes:

1. Loading/Unloading cages on a daily basis
2. Asset tracking cages in and out of the DC + cage tracking on wins
3. Ensuring all agreed daily/weekly work performances are achieved to the required standard as a minimum
4. Always maintaining excellent loading standards
5. Ensuring that all loaded stock is clean and undamaged, reporting any issues to your Line Manager
6. Keeping the work area clean and tidy by adopting a “Clean-As-You-Go” discipline.
7. Assisting the Operational Team in all aspects of Health and Safety and reporting all accidents/incidents/near misses immediately to your Line Manager.

This job is a good fit for you if:

1. You enjoy working at a fast pace in an ever-changing environment
2. You are motivated by delivering results and can easily work to deadlines
3. You are good at building strong working relationships
4. You are self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision
5. You are honest, reliable, and dedicated to your role
6. You have a strong work ethic with a meticulous attention to detail
7. You have a good attitude and aptitude with a willingness to learn new skills

What you’ll need:

1. Previous despatch experience within a warehouse environment (not essential)
2. Experience of bar code readers (HHT)/ would be an advantage
3. Flexible approach to performing other duties within the warehouse as requested by your Line Manager
4. High level of numeracy
5. Excellent time and attendance record
6. Good teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work on your own
7. Always demonstrate and maintain a high level of health and safety awareness around the warehouse, ensuring own safety and the safety of others.

Here's what's in it for you:

• 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend
• 30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand Products both in store and online
• Company pension
• We offer Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Being part of more! We are part of a group who work closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK
• We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the world's largest international health and beauty retailer with over 15, stores in 25 markets!
• Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes