Warehouse Operative

Warehouse Operative (Chiller Department)

Location: Moordale Road, Off Millennium Way, Aycliffe Business Park, DL5 6BA Newton Aycliffe

Contract Type: Full Time (35-hour contract, 5 days from 7, shifts: 10:00 - 17:30 or 13:00 - 20:30)

Experience Level: Entry Level

Salary: £13.45 - £14.45 per hour (Max rate includes extra pay for freezer work and night shifts where applicable)

Reference Number: 762673

About Us

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are dedicated to connecting talented individuals with fantastic career opportunities. We are partnering with a leading nationwide retailer to find hard-working, focused, and reliable Warehouse Operatives to join their Chiller department team in Newton Aycliffe.

Everyone who works here brings something unique to the table, but they share a common mindset: they are hard-working, focused, and reliable. If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As a Lidl Warehouse Operative in the Chiller department, you’ll make sure our stores receive the right stock when they need it. From picking products to helping out in team tasks like checking stock, you’ll roll up your sleeves and get the job done. You’ll work through your orders independently to help get over 2,000 products into the hands of happy customers, taking pride in the fact that without you, our shelves would be empty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order Picking: Act as a multitasker, carefully listening to picking instructions through your headset to carry them out swiftly.

• Product Packing: Pack a variety of products including meat, fruit, frozen, and chilled items (with premium payments of £1.50/hour when working at temperatures as low as -18°C).

• Stock Integrity: Make sure your deliveries are perfectly stacked, secure, and ready for dispatch.

• Quality Control: Report any damaged items to your manager promptly.

• Independent Execution: Responsibly and independently work through your picking orders.

What You’ll Need

• Experience: Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

• Drive & Targets: The drive and motivation to meet your goals and targets.

• Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail, even when working quickly and efficiently.

• Self-Motivation: A strong work ethic to work hard and make a real difference.

What You’ll Receive

• Competitive Pay: £13.45 - £14.45 per hour, with additional shift premiums (£2.00 per hour for bank holidays and £3.50 per hour for nights).

• Holiday Allowance: 30–35 days’ holiday (pro rata).

• Perks & Discounts: 10% in-store discount and an exclusive gym discount.

• Growth & Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, ongoing training, and clear pathways to progress your career.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Please note: Employment is conditional upon the company's receipt of satisfactory references and, if requested, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.