Warehouse Operative

Meridian Business Support · South Yorkshire, England

Warehouse Operative at Meridian Business Support, based in South Yorkshire, England. This is a temporary role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
South Yorkshire, England
Contract
Temporary
Posted
20 hours ago
Closes
10 Nov 2026
Sector
Warehouse Operative

Reference J3620

About the role

Warehouse Operative | Armthorpe, Doncaster (DN3) |£12.99 per hour + Overtime at x1.5  (£19.49)| 12-Hour Day Shifts | Weekly Pay | Ongoing Work | Free Parking

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative to join the furniture department of a leading national retailer's distribution centre in Armthorpe, Doncaster (DN3).

This is an ongoing temporary opportunity offering regular shifts, enhanced overtime rates, full training and long-term prospects within a modern warehouse environment.

As a Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for handling furniture products and supporting the day-to-day operation of a busy distribution centre. Duties include:
  • Moving sofas from pallets to designated workstations
  • Applying protective caps to sofa corners and edges
  • Bagging and sealing furniture ready for dispatch
  • Palletising completed products
  • Loading and unloading household goods from trailers
  • Handling bulky items safely and efficiently
  • Supporting general distribution and logistics activities
  • Maintaining quality and health & safety standards

This Warehouse Operative position involves manual handling and regular heavy lifting, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy physical work and being part of a team-focused environment.

Hours & Shifts
  • 6:00am - 6:00pm
  • Choose from Week 1: Sunday to Wednesday Week 2: Sunday to Tuesday
  • OR Week 1: Wednesday to Saturday Week 2: Thursday to Saturday
  • Rotating weekly pattern
  • Overtime available

Pay
  • £12.99 per hour
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate (£19.49 per hour)
  • Weekly pay

We would like to hear from candidates who have:
  • Previous experience as a Warehouse Operative, Warehouse Assistant, Loader, Order Picker, Packer or Logistics Operative, although this is not essential
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
  • Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic
  • A good level of fitness due to the physical nature of the role
  • Safety footwear for site

Full training and induction will be provided, so applicants without previous warehouse experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits
  • Free onsite parking
  • Subsidised canteen
  • Modern and supportive working environment
  • Ongoing work with potential long-term opportunities
  • Full induction and buddy training programme
  • Online payslips
  • Weekly pay
  • Dedicated onsite Meridian support team

If you are looking for a hands-on Warehouse Operative role with consistent hours, excellent support and immediate starts available, apply today.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

Reference: J3620 · Posted 20 hours ago · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Listed via Meridian Business Support

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