WHM / Shipping Operator

EGGER UK; Hexham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Annual Christmas bonus

23 days holiday

On-site restaurant

Free parking

Free fruit

Job summary

EGGER UK in Hexham is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join Northumberland's largest family-owned manufacturing employer. You will load/unload, check loads against documentation, and ensure safe, accurate storage of board packs in a busy warehouse.

The role requires teamwork, good time management, and adherence to safety and quality procedures. Training and development opportunities accompany a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience with forklift trucks, mobile plant or HGV vehicles is preferred (relevant to the role).
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems is preferred.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent integrity and ethical standards.
• Good communication skills.
• Health & safety awareness.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good time management skills.
• Able to work 12 hour shifts days/nights.

Responsibilities

• Operate as a member of a team in the Warehouse Department.
• Load and unload vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Ensure loads match documentation and boards are undamaged and properly packed.
• Receive and store board packs accurately and neatly.
• Participate in stock counts and validations.
• Use company property/equipment with care and maintain it.
• Keep stock areas clean, tidy and organized.
• Follow Health and Safety procedures and use safety equipment.
• Investigate incidents/accidents and report hazards.
• Comply with Quality Systems in the Quality Manual.
• Attend training courses deemed necessary for the position.

Skills

Fork lift experience

Warehouse management systems

Attention to detail

Integrity

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Team player

Time management

12-hour shifts

Job description

City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job-Code: 7098 Department: Materials Management and Logistics

Your Tasks

• Operate as a member of a team in the Warehouse Department.
• Load and unload vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure loads are correct as per documentation, and that boards are undamaged and correctly packed.
• Ensure that board packs are received and stored accurately and neatly in line with working procedures.
• Participate in stock counts and validations.
• Ensure all company property / equipment is used and maintained with due care and attention.
• Ensure that stock and work areas are maintained in a clean, tidy and organised condition.
• Observe and comply with the safety precautions as detailed in the Health and Safety procedures and to ensure that safety equipment is in good order and used at all times.
• Ensure that the operation and related tasks are conducted in a safe working manner and that any incidents/ accidents are investigated and hazards are duly reported
• Observe and comply with the Company Quality Systems as detailed in the Quality Manual.
• Attend training courses deemed necessary for this position.

Our Requirements

• Preferred experience with either fork lift trucks, mobile plant or HGV vehicles.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems preferred.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent Integrity and ethical standards.
• Good communication skills.
• Health & safety awareness.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good time management skills.
• Able to work 12 hour shifts days/nights

We Offer

Join Northumberland's largest family-owned manufacturing employer; where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to delivering excellence in quality, customer service, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. You’ll benefit from a competitive pension and benefits package, a rewarding and diverse role, and access to cutting-edge technology and systems. From a thorough induction to ongoing professional development, we support your growth every step of the way.

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.
• Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.
• 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

Your Contact

Jack Smith, HR, T [phone]

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.