At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to pick, pack, and ensure the integrity of medical supplies.
- Company: Fast-paced pharmaceutical supply chain company in Newcastle.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, pension scheme, career training, and fun activities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: High School Diploma and 2+ years in warehouse or logistics.
The predicted salary is between 12.96 - 12.96 £ per hour.
Working hours: 25 hours per week
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday 10:00-15:00, Sunday 08:00-13:00, Saturday off & 1 rotation day off
Salary: £12.96 per hour
About The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and flexible Warehouse Operative to join our fast‑paced pharmaceutical supply chain team at our Service Centre in Newcastle. You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of the medical supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
- Replenish the Automat System
- Pick and pack orders on the manual picking belt, bulk, fridge, and secure areas
- Carry out roles within transport and routing completed orders to their destination
Requirements
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to communicate well with others
- Good visual accuracy, numeracy, and communication skills
- Committed to working in a hazard‑free, world‑class health and safety environment
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required
- 2+ years of experience in warehouse support, distribution operations, shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, or a related field
- Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), or equivalent certification preferred
- Knowledge in fleet operations administration and transportation support processes
- Knowledge in warehouse operations including receiving, storage, order preparation, shipment processing, and inventory movement
- Knowledge in logistics documentation, transaction controls, and operational record maintenance
- Knowledge in warehouse and transportation systems used for status updates, tracking, and transaction processing
- Knowledge in loss prevention, material handling, and operational control requirements
- Ability to process routine and moderately complex operational activities within established procedures
- Ability to identify causes of routine operational issues, analyze basic data, and support issue resolution
- Ability to maintain accurate operational records and transaction visibility across logistics workflows
- Ability to communicate with internal and external contacts to obtain or provide operational information of moderate importance
- Ability to support continuous improvement changes in systems and processes within defined guidelines
What We Offer
- Competitive pension scheme with company matching
- Career training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance programme with free legal and financial advice
- Access to Cycle to Work scheme and Perks at Work
- Charity days and fun activities throughout the year
Due to the nature of the role, you will need to be capable of standing and walking for long periods of time as well as carrying out manual handling activities in line with our Health and Safety standards. We have a duty of care to ensure we do not instigate or worsen any conditions that would prevent the employee from carrying out manual handling duties. On that basis, for this role we cannot make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for any applicant who is unable to carry out such duties. If you are unsure as to whether this applies to your application, you must detail on your application form and discuss at interview any information you feel may be relevant.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law. Harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non‑discriminatory. Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@cencora.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request‑by‑request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodation requests will not be returned.
