Turntide Technologies designs and manufactures best-in-class electric motors, power electronics, energy storage, and thermal equipment for all things that move.

Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy by providing innovative and efficient solutions for a cleaner future.

Turntide Technologies operates in North America, Canada, the UK, and India and serves customers in global markets and industries including off highway automotive, commercial vehicles, rail, marine, light vehicles, commercial buildings, and premium automotive. For more information, visit turntide.com.

Job Overview

A Warehouse Operative’s primary responsibilities will be receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatching goods while maintaining accurate inventory records and ensuring compliance with warehouse health and safety standards. The role is based primarily at our site in Gateshead, although travel to our site in Cramlington may be required. The role reports into the Warehouse Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

In this role the Warehouse Operative will be responsible for the following:

• Attend scheduled daily Start of Shift Warehouse meetings
• Complete start of shift safety checks on all material handling equipment
• Packing and despatching orders whilst maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Responsible for receiving deliveries, booking in using the Company ERP system and locating stock into assigned locations.
• Load/unload goods onto vehicles with use of FLT when required.
• Operate forklifts, pallet trucks, and other equipment in line with training and safety guidelines.
• Ensuring customer orders are packed in line with packaging specifications to ensure all finished goods arrive in a safe and quality assured condition
• Demonstrate attention to detail regarding goods, ensuring prompt checks for damage, basic inspection, reporting faults and any delivery / paperwork errors
• Communicate with supply chain when delivery errors occur.
• Responsible for picking and kitting of product / parts for production using the Company WMS
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment, ensuring that daily 5S standards are adhered to.
• Conduct regular stock checks and assist with cycle counting and inventory accuracy, including EOY financial stock check.
• Build product systemically using WMS.
• Move finished products to dispatch or storage areas.
• Comply with company policies, including health & safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Report any H&S concerns to Warehouse Supervisor
• Maintain a flexible approach to meet tight timescales and business needs – Short notice overtime may be required occasionally.
• Support production – Holiday/sickness cover if required.
• Communicate with logistical team to ensure on time/accurate customer collections

The Requirements

We’re looking for candidates with the following experience and skills:

• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution environment
• Experience with picking, packing, loading, and unloading goods.
• Familiarity with stock control and inventory management processes.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Physical fitness and ability to lift and move goods safely.
• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and health & safety procedures.
• Teamwork and good communication skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work independently when required.
• Basic computer skills for inventory and stock management systems.

Bonus Points

It would also be great (but not essential) if in addition to the above you also had:

• Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Knowledge of 5S

Qualifications

A recognised qualification is required to demonstrate proficiency in key skills: English Literature, English Language & Maths. (Relevant experience could also be considered)

Forklift Truck (FLT) licence/certification (Counterbalance)

Full Driving Licence

Turntide Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please note: Direct applications only. No unsolicited Staffing Recruitment Firm submissions will be accepted. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Turntide Technologies.