Warehouse Operator (Fork Lift Driver)

EGGER UK; Hexham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site restaurant

Free parking in secure staff car park

Free fruit weekly

23 days holiday

Annual Christmas bonus

Job summary

EGGER UK in Hexham is seeking motivated Warehouse Shipping Specialists (WHM) to help move products safely and efficiently through our distribution operations. This hands-on role involves checking loads, loading and unloading vehicles, and adhering to safety, health, and quality procedures.

You’ll join a supportive team with full training and opportunities to develop in warehouse operations. The position offers a double day shift (06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00) on a weekly rotation, with an

Qualifications

• Team-focused approach and willingness to support others.
• Good attention to detail and pride in doing a job well.
• Proactive attitude and openness to learning new skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work responsibly.
• Basic IT skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Forklift Truck Licence (or willingness to train where possible).
• May have operated HGV or heavy mobile plant previously.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a supportive team to ensure smooth day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Checking loads against documentation to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely (full training provided).
• Handling products carefully to avoid damage and maintain high standards.
• Following health, safety, and quality procedures at all times.
• Identifying and reporting hazards, issues, or discrepancies.
• Communicating with supervisors to resolve operational challenges.

Skills

Team-focused

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Safety procedures

Basic IT skills

Forklift Licence

HGV experience

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

We’re looking for motivated and reliable individuals to join our Warehouse & Distribution team as Warehouse Shipping Specialists (WHM). This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring our products are handled safely, accurately, and efficiently as they move through our operation.

City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 7212 Department: Materials Management and Logistics
Shift Pattern: Double day shift (06:00 - 14:00hrs and 14:00 - 22:00hrs on a weekly rotation). The starting salary for this role is £15.01 per hour.

What you’ll be doing

• Working as part of a supportive team to ensure smooth day-to-day warehouse operations
• Checking loads against documentation to ensure accuracy and quality
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely (full training provided)
• Handling products carefully to avoid damage and maintain high standards
• Following health, safety, and quality procedures at all times
• Identifying and reporting hazards, issues, or discrepancies
• Communicating with supervisors to resolve operational challenges

What We’re Looking For

• A team-focused approach and willingness to support others
• Good attention to detail and pride in doing a job well
• A proactive attitude and openness to learning new skills
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work responsibly
• Basic IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Forklift Truck Licence (or willingness to train where possible)
• May have operated HGV or heavy mobile plant previously.

We know that great people don’t always tick every box, so if this role interests you,

What you can expect from us

• Full training and opportunities to learn all areas of warehouse operations
• A safe, inclusive, and respectful working environment
• Supportive leadership and clear progression opportunities
• A role where your contribution is recognised and valued

Our commitment to inclusion

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from women and individuals who may not have previously considered a career in warehouse or logistics roles.

We Offer

The opportunity to join a large international manufacturing employer in the region; where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We're focussed on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits and pension scheme. Rewarding and varied job role. Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.

Other benefits include:

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
• An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
• 23 days holiday.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
• Tailored training and career development opportunities.
• The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
• On-site restaurant.
• Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
• Free parking in a secure staff car park.

Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With approximately 12.000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.