Warehouse Operative - Permanent Opportunity
Location: Felling, Gateshead (NE10)
Salary: £12.71 per hour + £40 weekly attendance allowance
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:30pm (3:30pm finish on Fridays)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Central Employment are recruiting a Warehouse Operative on behalf of a well-established and growing business based in Felling, Gateshead.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse professional looking to join a supportive team in a permanent role, with a great work-life balance, early Friday finish, and attractive employee benefits.

The Role

Working as part of a busy warehouse team, you will be responsible for ensuring stock is received, stored, picked, and dispatched accurately and efficiently while maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining clean, organised, and safe warehouse storage areas
• Picking orders accurately and efficiently
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Receiving and booking in stock
• Ensuring all stock movements are recorded correctly
• Checking deliveries for damaged or missing items
• Assisting with the loading of outgoing orders
• Supporting the wider warehouse team to meet operational targets

About You

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous warehouse experience
• Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Work well as part of a team
• Are reliable, motivated, and proactive
• Have experience in a similar warehouse environment
• Hold an FLT licence (desirable but not essential)

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday

• 7:30am – 4:30pm
• Early finish on Fridays at 3:30pm
• 40.25 hours per week

Pay & Benefits

• £12.71 per hour
• £40 weekly attendance allowance
• Permanent full-time position
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential emotional, practical, and financial support
• Membership to a leading employee discount scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career opportunities

Additional Information

Please note that offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening, including a drug and alcohol test where applicable.

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Interested? Apply today to join a growing business offering stability, excellent benefits, and a great team environment.