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• - £12.71 per hour rising to £16.92 depending on shift
• - Various shift patterns allocated on a weekly basis 5am - 3pm - £12.71
• - Attractive overtime rates subject to business demand

THE BUSINESS

Our client is a market leading logistics company based in Washington, Tyne & Wear. They specialise in the transport of ambient and temperature-controlled food products. As experts within supply chain and logistics they specialise in flexible, reliable and cost-effective services for major names in both supply and retail. They pride themselves on many years of experience and knowledge providing innovative and effective solutions that add value to their customer's operations. They are a customer focussed company with values that commit to supporting local community and being an Employer of Choice.

THE ROLE

Due to an upturn in work we have immediate requirements for a team of Warehouse Operatives/Cage Handlers to join our client. If you like being active in a job role and have independence to get on with the job at hand, this is the role for you! Duties and tasks will include:

• - You must be available to work a 5am start and be flexible to work all other shifts
• - You will be working in a cold room food storage environment
• - You will be loading/unloading cages of various food products from wagons
• - Follow company processes and procedures at all times keeping in line with current Health & Safety policies
• - Assist with maintenance of all warehouse areas and report damage/accidents
• - Carry out any other reasonable task requested by your warehouse manager or team leader in their absence

THE PERSON

A good attitude and high level of stamina is key for this role as well as the following specifications:

• - You must be available to work a 5am start and be flexible to work all other shifts
• - You need a flexible approach with the willingness to commence work at short notice as business demand often changes
• - This is a highly manual dexterous role and you will demonstrate these skills
• - You will have a proactive and hardworking attitude as you will hit the ground running
• - You can demonstrate good listening skills and be able to follow instructions
• - It would be advantageous if you have your own transport or live in the local area
• - You will need to be physically fit to do this role

THE PACKAGE

• - £12.71 per hour rising to £16.92 depending on shift
• - Various shift patterns allocated on a weekly basis 5am - 3pm - £12.71
• - Attractive overtime rates subject to business demand