Job Description: Warehouse Operative

Location: South Shields

Salary: £29,916.80 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts: Rotating 3-shift pattern

• Earlies: 7am–3pm
• Lates: 3pm–11pm
• Nights: 11pm–7am
• (Some weekend work may be required)

Stafforce is recruiting an experienced Warehouse Operative for our valued client in South Shields.

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates seeking a permanent position in a fast-paced, busy industrial environment. You will work on a rotating shift pattern and receive a full, accredited induction as part of your onboarding.

Role Summary

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring goods are received, stored, and dispatched accurately and efficiently. Working within an experienced team, you will support the day-to-day operations to meet customer and business requirements while maintaining a clean, safe, and organised environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles, checking for accuracy and damage
• Receive and store goods correctly
• Pick, pack, and prepare orders for dispatch
• Operate forklifts and/or VNA trucks safely (valid licence required)
• Complete paperwork and use handheld scanners accurately
• Carry out stock checks and maintain inventory accuracy
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and hygiene
• Follow all health & safety policies, wear PPE, and follow security procedures

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution role
• Valid Counterbalance Forklift and/or VNA Licence
• Comfortable using handheld scanners and basic IT systems
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work well in a team

If you're looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a company that values safety, teamwork, and professionalism, we’d love to hear from you.

Cost code- S96