Warehouse Operative
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Circa £28,000 per annum, depending on experience and hours worked
About Holme Dodsworth Metals
Holme Dodsworth Metals is one of the UK’s largest importers and distributors of non-ferrous and speciality metals, supplying industry for over 140 years.
As a UK family-owned business, we have built our reputation on quality, reliability and exceptional customer service. These standards are reflected in our industry-leading Net Promoter Scores, with customers consistently recommending us.
With eight strategically located hubs across the UK, we offer nationwide reach, responsive service and a collaborative culture that empowers our people to succeed.
Our Values
Our people are the foundation of our success. We live by five key values:
- Teamwork – We collaborate across our nine hubs to deliver exceptional results.
- Commitment – We keep our promises and build long-term relationships.
- Diligence – Precision, care and quality underpin everything we do.
- Enthusiasm – We bring energy and pride to our work.
- Respect – We value our colleagues, customers and partners equally.
These values are central to our continued growth and are one of the reasons we are so highly recommended by our customers.
The Role
We have an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hardworking Warehouse Operative to join our Newcastle team.
Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor and Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for picking, handling and cutting metal bars, sheets and plates for customer orders. You will also support the safe loading and unloading of vehicles and help maintain an organised, efficient and safe warehouse.
Full training will be provided on our products, equipment and working procedures. Machinery and lifting equipment must only be used once the appropriate training and authorisation have been completed.
Key Responsibilities
Your duties will include:
- Picking and checking metal products accurately against customer orders and picking documentation.
- Cutting metal bars, sheets and plates using band saws, plate saws and other approved machinery.
- Operating machinery and handling equipment safely and in accordance with training and safe working procedures.
- Loading and unloading materials safely and efficiently.
- Loading company vehicles accurately against the driver’s manifest.
- Checking product identification, quantities, dimensions and condition before dispatch.
- Storing materials safely and maintaining accurate stock locations.
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping throughout the warehouse.
- Following all health and safety requirements, including PPE, manual handling and risk-control procedures.
- Reporting damaged materials, equipment faults, hazards, near misses and accidents promptly.
- Supporting stock checks, batch traceability and quality-control procedures.
- Working closely with warehouse colleagues, drivers, sales teams and other departments.
- Providing a courteous and helpful service to customers and suppliers collecting or returning materials.
- Carrying out other reasonable warehouse duties to support the needs of the business.
About You
You will be someone who:
- Works safely, efficiently and accurately.
- Is reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Works well as part of a team and supports colleagues when required.
- Takes pride in completing work correctly and on time.
- Can follow instructions, risk assessments and safe working procedures.
- Has good attention to detail when checking materials and paperwork.
- Can use initiative to resolve straightforward problems.
- Communicates clearly and respectfully with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- Is willing to learn how to operate different types of warehouse machinery.
- Is comfortable working in a physical warehouse environment and handling heavy or bulky materials using the correct equipment and procedures.
- Has basic numeracy and literacy skills.
Desirable Experience
The following would be an advantage but is not essential:
- Previous warehouse, metal stockholding or materials-handling experience.
- Experience of picking, packing, loading or goods-in and goods-out operations.
- Experience using band saws, plate saws or similar cutting machinery.
- A recognised forklift truck qualification.
- Experience using warehouse or stock-management systems.
- Knowledge of quality-control or batch-traceability procedures.
- Basic mechanical knowledge.
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30am to 5:00pm
- Friday: 7:30am to 4:00pm
Additional hours and overtime may be available depending on business requirements. Overtime must be approved in advance.
Pay and Benefits
- Circa £28,000 per annum, depending on experience and hours worked.
- Approved overtime paid at time and a half.
- 4% employee and 4% employer matched contributory pension scheme.
- 20 days’ annual holiday plus eight bank/public holidays, subject to the applicable holiday arrangements.
- Christmas shutdown, using five days of annual holiday entitlement.
- Free local parking.
- Job-related training and development.
- Stable employment within an established, family-owned business.
- The opportunity to join a growing national company with a strong reputation for quality and customer service.
Health and Safety
Safety is central to this role. You will receive relevant induction and training and will be expected to follow all health and safety instructions, wear the required PPE and use machinery or lifting equipment only when trained and authorised.
Holme Dodsworth Metals is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
Work location: On-site in Newcastle upon Tyne
Remote working: No
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,089.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- warehouse: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- forklift training (preferred)
Work Location: In person
