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 Warehouse Operative's to join our Newton Abbot 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:
Are you ready to join a fast-paced, hands-on team where every shift makes a difference? As a Warehouse Operative at our Newton Abbot depot, you’ll be right in the heart of the action, working across parcel sorting and OLA to help our team keep parcels moving.
If you thrive on keeping busy, staying active and being part of a close-knit team that gets things done, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Every shift you’ll support the smooth running of our warehouse operations, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency. Are you ready to make an impact? Step into a role where your efforts truly matter!
📍 Location: InPost Distribution, 20 Battle Road, Heathfield, Newton Abbot TQ12 6TN
📅 Shift Pattern: Various
🕒 Hours: Start times between 19:00pm - 09:45am
💰 Salary: £13.22 per hour
What you’ll be doing:
Sorting parcels: Playing a key role in our fast-moving operation by sorting parcels accurately and quickly, so that everything runs smoothly and leaves the depot on time.
OLA: Over-labelling items with precision, so that each one is correctly identified and ends up where it needs to be.
Manual and machine sorting: Getting hands-on with manual sorting, or operating machinery, depending on the needs of the shift. Either way, you’ll be helping to keep our workflow efficient.
Loading and unloading vehicles: Handling parcels with care as you load and unload vehicles, so they’re ready to hit the road and reach our customers in good condition.
Handling inbound supplies: Breaking down, allocating and loading inbound supplies, keeping everything flowing smoothly from the moment it arrives on site.
Keeping the warehouse safe and tidy: Maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised work area, so that you and your colleagues can work comfortably and confidently.
Following policies and procedures: Sticking to company policies and procedures at all times, helping us maintain the highest standards in everything we do.
Working as part of the team: Pitching in alongside a supportive, energetic team and contributing to a positive, collaborative environment where people help each other get the job done.
What we need from you:
The right to work in the UK: You’ll need to be able to show this as part of the application process.
The ability to work well in a team: Our parcel operation relies on people working together, so you’ll be happy to support your colleagues and communicate well.
A flexible and adaptable approach: You’re comfortable switching between tasks and adjusting to changing priorities during a shift.
Confidence in a fast-paced environment: You can keep up your pace and your accuracy when the depot is busy.
Reliability and flexibility with your availability: Shift patterns at this depot vary, so you’ll need to be able to work your shifts consistently. When you apply, we’ll ask which days and times you’re able to work.
A forklift licence (desirable, but not essential): Holding a forklift licence would be an advantage, but it isn’t required to apply.
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
🤝 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
- Location
- Newton Abbot Depot
- Employment type
- Full-time