Warehouse Operative
At InPost we hire awesome people who aren’t afraid to bring ideas to the table, to make mistakes, and challenge the norm!
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 three Warehouse Operative's to join our Maidstone team!
The InPost Newstrade division specialises in final-mile delivery for newspaper publishers and magazine distributors, covering 75% of the UK and Ireland with a 45% market share. Operating from 36 locations, it delivers almost 1bn newspapers, magazines, and collectibles to around 21,000 customers. The division includes core final-mile operations, magazine primary distribution, corporate distribution, outsourced retail consultancy, and airside media placement.
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:
At Inpost, we’re on the hunt for an energetic and passionate Warehouse Operative to join our vibrant Inpost Newstrade team in Maidstone! This is your chance to be at the forefront of our operations, delivering top-notch service to both our customers and our organization. If you’re ready to take on a fast-paced, exciting role where teamwork, innovation, and efficiency are the keys to success, we want YOU to be part of our journey! Don't miss out—apply now and make your mark with us!
📍 Location: Unit C, Larkfield industrial Estate, New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, ME20 6SW
📅 Shift Pattern: Tuesday - Saturday
🕒 Hours: Tuesday 08:00am – 15:30pm / Wednesday 08:00am – 16:00pm / Thursday 08:00am – 16:30pm / Friday 08:00am – 16:00pm / Saturday 08:00am – 17:00pm
💰 Salary: £12.21 per hour
What you’ll be doing:
Efficiently process returned magazine supplies by unloading, breaking down, sorting, and allocating items to ensure smooth warehouse operations.
Inspect returned products for accuracy, damage, and overall condition, ensuring quality control standards are met.
Identify, locate, and manage overstock and restock items to support accurate inventory levels and timely order fulfilment.
Accurately scan, record, and document returned items within the warehouse management system.
Load and move approved returns to designated storage or outbound areas as required.
Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized warehouse environment in compliance with all safety and operational standards.
Follow all company policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and workplace safety.
Support general warehouse operations as needed to keep workflows running efficiently.
What we need from you:
A positive and proactive attitude with a strong work ethic.
A team player who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys supporting colleagues.
Physically fit and able to manage the demands of a fast-paced warehouse setting.
Right to Work in the UK
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. Our interviews are a combination of skills and experience + values-based competency questions. 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 (Newstrade)
- Locations
- Maidstone Depot, Block C, Larkfield Trading Estate, Aylesford, ME20 6SW
- Employment type
- Full-time
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