EGGER UK
Warehouse Operator (Fork Lift Driver)
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Warehouse Shipping Specialist (WHM)
We’re looking for motivated and reliable individuals to join our Warehouse & Distribution team as Warehouse Shipping Specialists (WHM). This is a hands-on role where you’ll play a key part in ensuring our products are handled safely, accurately, and efficiently as they move through our operation.
City: Hexham (UK)
Contract Type: Full-time
Job-Code: 7212
Department: Materials Management and Logistics
This is a double day shift role (06:00 - 14:00hrs and 14:00 - 22:00hrs on a weekly rotation). The starting salary for this role is £15.01 per hour.
What you’ll be doing
- Working as part of a supportive team to ensure smooth day-to-day warehouse operations
- Checking loads against documentation to ensure accuracy and quality
- Loading and unloading vehicles safely (full training provided)
- Handling products carefully to avoid damage and maintain high standards
- Following health, safety, and quality procedures at all times
- Identifying and reporting hazards, issues, or discrepancies
- Communicating with supervisors to resolve operational challenges
What We’re Looking For
We know that great people don’t always tick every box, so if this role interests you, we encourage you to apply—even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement.
- A team-focused approach and willingness to support others
- Good attention to detail and pride in doing a job well
- A proactive attitude and openness to learning new skills
- Ability to follow safety procedures and work responsibly
- Basic IT skills (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Forklift Truck Licence (or willingness to train where possible)
- May have operated HGV or heavy mobile plant previously.
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What you can expect from us
- Full training and opportunities to learn all areas of warehouse operations
- A safe, inclusive, and respectful working environment
- Supportive leadership and clear progression opportunities
- A role where your contribution is recognised and valued
Our commitment to inclusion
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from women and individuals who may not have previously considered a career in warehouse or logistics roles.
If you’re practical, dependable, and ready to learn, we’ll support you every step of the way.
We Offer
The opportunity to join a large international manufacturing employer in the region; where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We're focussed on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits and pension scheme. Rewarding and varied job role. Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.
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Other benefits include:
- A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
- 23 days holiday.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
- Tailored training and career development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
- On-site restaurant.
- Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
- Free parking in a secure staff car park.
Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety.
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T +44 1434 613361
About EGGER
We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.
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