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Warehouse Operative

British Gypsum
Pay No pay info

Location Barrow, Cheshire
Contract time Full time, part time, permanent

The Breakroom Take

9.0

Rated 9.0 out of 10, based on 22 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

  • Great team mates
  • Good employer
  • Paid breaks
  • Proper breaks

About British Gypsum

British Gypsum is a specialist plaster manufacturer. They specialise in wall linings, plasterboard, and ceilings.

Job description from British Gypsum

Are you looking for an opportunity as a Warehouse Operative where your customer focus, accuracy and thirst for progression will be rewarded in our busy manufacturing facility.

At British Gypsum we are looking for a Warehouse Operative to work in our Logistics Team helping to fulfil our customer orders in an accurate and timely manner, with a huge focus on health and safety and the ability to demonstrate our Saint-Gobain attitudes and behaviours.

This Warehouse Operative will be a part of the Logistics Team which is a small but mighty team of superstars who are responsible for assembling and loading our orders ready for despatch. We work within a Trust, Empowerment and Collaboration culture and we're looking for someone who will embrace these behaviours and who is passionate about integrity and doing the right thing!

British Gypsum is part of Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions (SGIS). Much of Britain has been built with British gypsum. Gypsum is the vital raw material at the heart of our plaster and plasterboard, and much of it is mined, milled and made in Britain. We have been mining gypsum for more than 150 years, a heritage we're very proud of.

This is a full-time role working Monday-Friday on a rotating shift pattern. You will work one week of 6-2pm and one week of 2-10pm.

What we're looking for:

Warehouse experience would be ideal however we will train the right candidate who displays the correct attitudes and behaviours
Counterbalance FLT licence, again we are willing to train the right person
High level of accuracy
Excellent communication skills
Thrives working as part of a teamWhat you will be doing:

Driving a Counterbalance FLT to move customer orders
Manual handling tasks
Performing stock checks, auditing supplies
Working collaboratively with wider team to achieve site performance targetsAre British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you

Job insights from Breakroom

Warehouse operative

Warehouse operatives take delivery of goods, and pick, pack and dispatch products

What you’ll do as a warehouse operative:

  • Take delivery of goods and raw materials
  • Pack and wrap goods
  • Check for damaged or missing items
  • Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
  • Load goods ready for dispatch

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Night work
  • Cleaning
  • Physical activities

Map

Barrow, Cheshire

A map of the rough location for this vacancy

What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do British Gypsum pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Good
  • Most people get paid breaks

    Do workers at British Gypsum get paid breaks?

    Yes. Most people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    70% of people say they get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people get proper breaks

    Do people at British Gypsum get proper breaks?

    Most people get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    90% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Good
  • Most people recommend their team

    Do people at British Gypsum recommend working with their team?

    Most people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    70% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at British Gypsum?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    40% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

Find out more about working at British Gypsum

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