Warehouse Operative/Relief Driver

James Latham; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in timber distribution is seeking a Warehouse Operative/Relief Driver in Gateshead. The role offers a competitive salary, full-time hours, and various benefits including pension contributions and a Health Cash Plan. Ideal candidates should be motivated and ideally hold a valid forklift licence.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 7.5% matched pension contributions

Bonus schemes

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience as a Warehouse Operative preferred.
• Training will be provided.
• Experience with timber products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Picking orders.
• Goods inwards.
• Loading lorries.
• Forklift operation.

Skills

Motivation

Enthusiasm

Forklift operation

Education

Valid Combilift or Counter-Balance licence

Job description

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James Latham, one of the UK's largest independent trade distributors of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces, is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative/Relief HGV Driver based in Gateshead. The role involves working on the Early/Afternoon shift from 0500-1400 and 1300-2200, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic, with experience as a Warehouse Operative, and ideally hold a valid Combilift or Counter-Balance licence. Training will be provided, and experience with timber products is a plus but not essential.

Key duties include:

1. Picking orders
2. Goods inwards
3. Loading lorries
4. Forklift operation

Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 7.5% matched pension contributions, bonus schemes, a Health Cash Plan, and life assurance. For more details, visit our careers site.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Warehousing