EGGER UK
WHM / Shipping Operator (DD5)
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About EGGER
EGGER is a global leader in wood-based materials, with over 60 years of innovation and a strong commitment to sustainability, quality, and people. At our Hexham site, we manufacture high-quality products used in furniture, interior design, and construction.
We are now looking for a Warehouse Operator to join our dynamic Warehouse team.
City: Hexham (UK)
Contract Type: Full-time
Job-Code: 6934
Department: Materials Management and Logistics
Shift Pattern DD5 (06:00 - 14:00hrs and 14:00 - 22:00hrs, Monday to Friday). £15.01 per hour
The Role
As a Warehouse Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient handling of goods, maintaining high standards of quality and organisation across our warehouse operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate as part of the Warehouse team to meet operational targets
- Safely load and unload vehicles in an efficient manner
- Check loads against documentation to ensure accuracy and quality (no damage, correctly packed boards)
- Accurately receive, store, and organise board packs in line with procedures
- Participate in stock counts and stock validation activities
- Maintain company property and equipment with care and attention
- Keep stock areas clean, tidy, and well organised
- Follow all Health & Safety procedures, ensuring proper use of safety equipment at all times
- Work safely and report hazards, incidents, or accidents promptly
- Comply with Company Quality Systems and standards
- Attend relevant training courses to support development in the role
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What We’re Looking For
- Experience operating forklift trucks, mobile plant, or HGV vehicles (preferred)
- Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (advantageous)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- High levels of integrity and professional standards
- Good communication skills
- Strong awareness of health & safety practices
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Good time management and organisational skills
We Offer
Join Northumberland’s largest family-owned manufacturing employer, where employee wellbeing, health and safety are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering excellence in quality, customer service, sustainability, and environmental responsibility. You’ll benefit from a competitive pension and benefits package, a rewarding and diverse role, and access to cutting-edge technology and systems. From a thorough induction to ongoing professional development, we support your growth every step of the way.
Other benefits include:
- A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
- Private Health Cash Plan.
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
- 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Subsidised school holiday kids clubs.
- 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.
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Successful candidates may be subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of our commitment to maintaining high standards of workplace safety.
Your Contact
Jack Smith, HR, T +44 1434 611032
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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