Warehouse Operative - Technician Support

Phoenix Medical Supplies; Redcar; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical supply company is seeking a Warehouse Operative - Technician Support to assist with machinery maintenance and respond to equipment breakdowns. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a relevant GCSE qualification. This role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits including paid annual leave and healthcare support.

Benefits

22 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays

Medicash for healthcare costs

Employee Assistance Programme

Contributory Pension Scheme

Accredited Training Programmes

Qualifications

• Grade 4/C or above GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Experience in a maintenance environment is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of volume picking machinery.
• Respond to production equipment breakdowns promptly.
• Develop knowledge of depot automation systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Basic experience working within a maintenance environment

Education

Grade 4/C or above GCSE or equivalent English and Maths qualification

Job description

Overview

Role: Warehouse Operative - Technician Support

Location: Wakefield, WF3 4BY | Region: Yorkshire

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Posted: 15/09/2025

Recruiter: Phoenix Medical Supplies

Job Ref: kal-PHOENIXHealthcareDistributionLimited-44819-674

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of volume picking machinery
• Assist in the immediate response to any breakdowns with the production equipment in accordance with the production hours
• Develop knowledge of depot automation and its operational systems, regarding electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic components
• Stand and walk for most of the shift; lift up to 15 kg; bend, twist, kneel, and crouch as required

Required qualifications and skills

• Grade 4/C or above GCSE or equivalent English and Maths qualification
• Basic experience working within a maintenance environment
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills

Benefits

• 22 days (pro rata) paid annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with length of service
• Medicash (healthcare costs such as eyecare or prescriptions)
• iTrent Financial Wellbeing
• Access to High Street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Accredited Training Programmes available (Education paid for by the company via the Apprenticeship Scheme)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

EEO/Compliance: INDPHD