Warehouse Operative

Are you based in the Newcastle area? Do you have yard/warehousing experience? Do you have a forklift license? Minster, a leading distributor of specialist insulation and dry lining materials in Northern Europe, is on the hunt for a Warehouse Operative who's as passionate about great service as we are. We provide a fulfilling and enjoyable work environment with ample opportunities for career growth, along with a competitive salary, staff discount, life assurance, and 34 days of holiday (inclusive of bank holidays). Hours: 6:30am-4pm Monday to Friday (no weekends!) Location: Wincomblee Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 3QS Key Responsibilities Assist in the loading and unloading of vehicles - using a forklift where needed Maintain stock levels, carrying out regular stock counts Pick items to fulfil customer orders Check incoming stock deliveries and put away in appropriate area Getting to know our product lines and services in order to make the most of all customer interactions Develop great relationships with new and existing customers (both face to face and over the phone) Keep the branch looking clean and tidy, to make a great first impression on our customers Make Health & Safety a priority and demonstrate how you can keep yourself and others safe at work street chains, online stores and holiday agents What's in it for you? Retirement Savings Plan (Pension) - with Legal & General Life Assurance - From your first day of employment with us you are automatically covered for a lump-sum death in service benefit of 2 x your basic salary. However, if you join the STARK Building Materials Retirement Savings Plan (including if you are automatically enrolled) and contribute a minimum of 4% of your Pensionable Earnings, your lump sum death in service benefit will be increased to 4 x your Pensionable Earnings. WorkPerks - A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway Aviva Digicare+ Workplace App (Access to a digital GP, second medical opinions, Mental Health consultation, bereavement service, nutritional consultation) Voluntary company benefits such as Car Salary Sacrifice scheme with VWFS, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare, Critical Illness Cover Employee Discount Refer a Friend scheme Wellbeing Centre via WorkPerks New Reward and Recognition programme - launching soon! Required Skills and Experience A flexible approach to work A great team player; ready to support colleagues and customers when needed A confident communicator, both over the phone and face to face Previous forklift experience would be beneficial About us At Minster, we're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that is dedicated to providing great service, we want to hear from you. Apply today