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
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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