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Warehouse Operative

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

At British Gypsum we are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our Warehouse Team at Sherburn, helping to deliver safe, accurate and on-time orders to our customers while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and service.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, responsibility and being part of a close-knit, hands-on environment. There is also the opportunity, for the right candidate who is interested in developing their leadership skills, to support the Section Leader by stepping into a coordinating role when required. This includes providing day-to-day guidance to the team, helping to resolve operational queries, supporting decision-making on shift, and ensuring safety, quality and performance standards are consistently met. You will play a key role in maintaining a positive team culture and keeping operations running smoothly during the Section Leader's absence.

British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain UK & Ireland and is the UK's leading manufacturer of plasterboard and plaster-based drylining systems. Operating at scale, we supply high-quality building solutions across the country, with safety, sustainability and customer service at the heart of everything we do.

Shift Pattern (Full Time, Permanent):
Week 1 - Nights (Mon-Fri)
Week 2 - Afternoons (Mon-Fri)
Week 3 - Mornings (Mon-Fri) + 12-hour shifts Saturday & Sunday
Week 4 - Off

What we're looking for:

A valid FLT licence with proven experience operating counterbalance trucks (5 tonne experience essential).
Confidence working with varied pallet sizes and the ability to assess and load safely and accurately.
A proactive, forward-thinking team player who is happy to support others and step up when needed.
Strong commitment to safety standards and warehouse best practice (WCM experience advantageous).
Good communication skills and the initiative to work independently and collaboratively.What you will be doing:

Safely loading and unloading customer orders using a 5-tonne counterbalance FLT.
Managing stock movements, warehouse maintenance and ensuring high housekeeping standards.
Supporting stock accuracy, storage of incoming materials and maintaining organised stock rows.
Collaborating closely with colleagues and logistics partners to ensure on-time deliveries and smooth shift handovers.
Operating Combi lift FLT in a metal stores and clamp truck in raw materials department (experience desirable but full training will be provided for the right candidate)Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you

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