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Royal Mail; Normanton; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Uniform

Training provided

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Cardboard/Baler operative for the Yorkshire Parcel Hub in Normanton. The role is a fixed-term 6-month contract, 12 hours per week, with Saturday and Sunday shifts between 6am and 6pm. Training is provided, and no prior baling experience is required.

Ideal candidates are physically fit, reliable, and able to work independently while maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards. Uniform and PPE are supplied, with a defined contribution pension and full induction.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to handle manual tasks.
• Reliable, friendly and self-motivated.
• Able to work independently and manage time.
• Comfortable communicating with customers and managers.
• Committed to high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Use a baling machine to bale cardboard and plastic.
• Perform a physical, hands-on role with manual handling; training provided.

Skills

Physically fit

Reliable

Independent working

Good communication

High cleanliness and safety

BalING experience bonus

Job description

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Join Our Team as a Cardboard/Baler operative – Make a Difference Every Day!

Job Reference Number: 342296Pay: £12.71 per hourLocation: Yorkshire Parcel Hub, Normanton WF6 2XXContract Type: Fixed Term 6 monthsHours: 12 hours a weekSchedule: Saturday and Sunday – flexible shift times between 6am and 6pm

Why Join Us?

AtRoyal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions, we’re proud to maintain one of the largest property portfolios in Europe. Our team of 2,500 dedicated professionals keeps over 2,000 sites running smoothly—and we’d love for you to be part of it.

As a cardboard/baler operative, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. Whether you’re working solo or as part of a team, your contribution will help us deliver the high standards our customers expect.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include using a baling machine to bale cardboard and plastic

This is a physical, hands-on role that involves manual handling, but don’t worry—we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

About You

• Physically fit and able to lift large sheets of cardboard into a baling machine
• Friendly, reliable, and self-motivated
• Able to work independently and manage their own time
• Comfortable communicating with customers and managers
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Previous baling experience is a bonus, but not essential.

What We Offer

• 22.5 days annual leave (pro-rata), rising to 25 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Full training and induction provided– no experience needed!

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.