Warehouse Operative PM Shift

Cencora, Inc.; Newcastle; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension with company match

Career training and development

Employee Assistance Programme with law

Cycle to Work

Perks at Work employee discount

Charity days and team activities

Job summary

Alliance Healthcare is seeking a motivated Warehouse Operative to join our Service Centre in Newcastle. The role involves supporting the distribution of healthcare products across the UK, with part-time hours 25 per week and shifts from 17:00-22:00 on weekdays plus weekend coverage.

You will replenish stock in an automated system, pick/pack orders across zones, and route orders to transport channels. Emphasis on accuracy, safety, and customer service in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Replenish stock within the automated picking system.
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately across manual picking, bulk, fridge, and secure areas.
• Route completed orders to the correct transport and distribution channels.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and productivity when handling products.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality requirements at all times.
• Support the efficient flow of products through the warehouse operation.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet operational targets and service levels.

Skills

Flexible and adaptable

Work under pressure

Communication and teamwork

Visual accuracy and attention to pace

Basic numeracy

Follow procedures and instructions

Safety and quality standards

Reliable and dependable

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Automated picking systems

CSCP certification (preferred)

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere.

Job Details

Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Location: Newcastle
Work Pattern: Part Time, 25 hours per week. Monday to Friday 17:00-22:00, Sunday 08:00-13:00, Saturday plus 1 rotating day off.

Salary : £13.07 per hour

Summary of Role

Alliance Healthcare is seeking a motivated and flexible Warehouse Operative to join our Service Centre in Newcastle. As part of a fast-paced pharmaceutical supply chain operation, you will play an important role in supporting the safe and efficient distribution of healthcare products that reach millions of patients across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business committed to creating healthier futures and delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Replenish stock within the automated picking system.
• Pick and pack customer orders accurately across manual picking, bulk, fridge, and secure areas.
• Route completed orders to the correct transport and distribution channels.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and productivity when handling products.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality requirements at all times.
• Support the efficient flow of products through the warehouse operation.
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet operational targets and service levels.

Skills and Knowledge

• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Good visual accuracy and attention to detail.
• Basic numeracy skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions accurately.
• Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Reliable and dependable work ethic.

Desirable

• Previous warehouse or distribution experience.
• Experience within a pharmaceutical, healthcare, or logistics environment.
• Familiarity with automated picking systems.
• Experience picking and packing customer orders.
• Understanding of stock control and inventory processes.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements within a warehouse environment.
• Experience working to productivity and performance targets.
• Flexible approach to supporting operational requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £13.07 per hour.
• Competitive pension scheme with company matching contributions.
• Career training and development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme with free legal and financial advice.
• Access to the Cycle to Work scheme.
• Perks at Work employee discount programme.
• Charity days and team activities throughout the year.
• Opportunity to work within a leading healthcare distribution organisation.

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High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required. Less than 2 years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field required. Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred. Knowledge in warehouse operations processes, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, staging, and shipping. Knowledge in inventory control principles, stock movement tracking, and material traceability requirements. Knowledge in temperature-controlled handling and cold chain support requirements for sensitive products and materials. Knowledge in packaging materials, reusable shipping assets, and replenishment practices within warehouse operations. Knowledge in shipment documentation, operational recordkeeping, and transaction processing requirements. Knowledge in safe material handling practices and the use of warehouse equipment and tools. Ability to follow established warehouse procedures and standardized work instructions. Ability to maintain accurate records and update operational information in warehouse systems and logs. Ability to identify inventory, packaging, shipment, and material handling exceptions for further action. Ability to support timely and accurate order preparation and material movement activities. Ability to manage multiple routine tasks across warehouse workflows while maintaining accuracy. Ability to work with temperature-sensitive materials in line with defined handling requirements.

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Part time

Affiliated Companies

Affiliated Companies: Alliance Healthcare Management Services Limited

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company’s continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned