Warehouse Operative/Relief Driver

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

Job summary

A leading family-owned business in the timber distribution sector is seeking a Warehouse Operative/Relief HGV Driver for its Gateshead branch. The successful candidate will handle picking orders, loading lorries, and operating forklifts within a modern, well-equipped environment. We offer competitive salaries, pension contributions, bonus schemes, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Up to 7.5% matched pension contributions

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Warehouse Operative preferred.
• Enthusiastic individuals willing to learn are welcomed.
• Experience with timber products is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Picking orders and goods inwards.
• Loading of lorries and forklift operation.

Skills

Manual handling

Forklift operation

Education

Valid Combilift or Counter-Balance licence

Job description

James Latham is one of the UK's largest independent trade distributors of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces. As a long-established, family-owned business with history back to 1757, we believe our success is down to our employees and are proud to say that many of our team stay with us for decades. In a recent survey 86% said they would recommend James Latham as a great place to work.

We are currently recruiting for a Warehouse Operative/Relief HGV Driver to join our established team based in Gateshead. The successful candidate will join our Early/Afternoon shift working 0500-1400and1300to 2200.Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and enthusiastic with prior experience working as Warehouse Operative. They will ideally have a valid Combilift or Counter-Balance licence, and must be able to conduct manual handling work picking orders, though we do make use of mechanical plant where possible. Whilst experience of working with timber products would be an advantage, it is not essential as training will be provided. Applications from enthusiastic individuals who are willing to learn are also welcomed.

Key duties for our Warehouse Operatives are:

- picking orders

- goods inwards

- loading of lorries

- forklift operation

You’ll be working in a modern and well-equipped environment which provides opportunities to develop and grow your career. You will be part of a team that continually seeks out new and innovative products and better ways to serve its customers. Benefits include a competitive salary, up to 7.5% matched pension contributions, bonus schemes, a Health Cash Plan and life assurance.

Please see our careers site for job description: https://careers.lathamtimber.co.uk/