I am currently recruiting a Warehouse Operative/Driver to join a successful and growing company based in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear. The successful Warehouse Operative/Driver will be responsible for picking materials, loading, unloading vehicles and delivering products to local clients. Please note this role is split between the warehouse and out on the road, therefore candidates must be flexible to travel around the Northeast.\n\nWarehouse Operative/Driver Responsibilities\n\n * Ensure materials are picked, packed & processed efficiently and in full, to meet customers’ delivery requirements.\n\n * Loading and unloading lorries in a safe and legal manner using forklift.\n\n * Deliver products to local clients.\n\nWarehouse Operative/Driver Requirements:\n\n * The successful candidate must have a strong warehouse or logistics background.\n\n * Forklift license is essential.\n\n * HGV C1 license essential.\n\n * CPC card is essential.\n\nWarehouse Operative/Driver Benefits:\n\n * £26,000 annual salary.\n\n * Monday to Friday 7am – 4pm – flexible to meet business needs.\n\n * 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.\n\n * Company pension scheme.\n\n * Company profit share scheme.\n\nNOTE – Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds; Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force with Logistics / Warehouse experience