Warehouse Operative (Parcel Sorter)
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Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for Warehouse Operative's (Parcel Sorter's) to join our Basildon team!
We’re leading the logistics revolution, powering deliveries across the UK for some of the nation’s biggest high-street and online brands. Our depots are the backbone of our operation, ensuring seamless logistics and top-notch service for our customers. Whether you’re handling parcels, coordinating routes, or managing depot operations, you will play a key role in maintaining our high standards and efficiency.
As our network grows at lightning speed, so do the opportunities within it. This is your chance to be part of something big, where every day is fast-paced, impactful, and full of possibilities.
About the role:
InPost is seeking experienced Warehouse Operatives to join our dynamic Parcel Sorting Team at the Basildon depot. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a leading company in the parcel delivery industry, renowned for supporting some of the UK’s most prominent high street and online brands.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to handling parcels within a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will collaborate closely with colleagues to optimize sorting workflows and meet daily targets, helping to drive the success of our logistics operations.
If you are motivated, reliable, and eager to develop your career within a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you.
📍 Location: Unit 1 Watkins Close, Burnt Mills Industrial Estate, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1TL
📅 Shift Pattern: 4on 2off
🕒 Hours: 14:00pm - 21:30pm
💰 Salary: £20,794.00 per annum
What you’ll be doing:
- Efficiently sorting parcels to optimize and streamline the entire operational workflow, ensuring timely and accurate processing that supports seamless distribution.
- Expertly relabelling and meticulously preparing parcels for dispatch, guaranteeing all items meet stringent quality and accuracy standards before reaching their destination.
- Demonstrating versatility by manually sorting parcels with precision or operating advanced sorting machinery when required, adapting quickly to meet dynamic operational demands.
- Actively contributing to a wide range of general warehouse responsibilities, maintaining an organized and efficient environment that drives overall productivity and operational excellence.
- Loading and unloading parcels with speed and accuracy within a fast-paced, collaborative team setting, ensuring deadlines are consistently met while fostering a positive and motivated work atmosphere.
What we need from you:
- Eligibility to Work in the UK
- Demonstrated excellence in teamwork and communication skills.
- A flexible and adaptable mindset, thriving in fast-paced environments.
- A proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges.
- FLT counterbalance certification is a valuable asset, though not mandatory.
Perks of the job!:
We love to reward our people for the great work they do:
🪴 Build a secure future with a competitive Pension Scheme
🌟 Peace of mind with Life Insurance
🚴 Stay active with our Cycle2Work scheme
🤝 Get the support you need with our Employee Assistance Program
The InPost process:
We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us! We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we’d like to take you to the first stage.
Throughout our process, you will get the opportunity to meet a cross-section of our friendly team members to get a sense of our culture, and a good understanding of the role, team and business. Your talent partner will guide you through each stage.
At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people.
We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.
- Division
- InPost Depot Operations
- Department
- Warehousing
- Locations
- Basildon
- Employment type
- Full-time
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