Logistics Operative

Loughborough University; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Campus facilities

Pension schemes

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Loughborough University is recruiting a Logistics Operative to support the Administrative Services team in Loughborough. You will deliver a professional mail and distribution service across the University, handling parcels and supporting the Online Shop development.

To succeed you should be organised, customer-focused, and able to drive University vehicles, with experience using postal tracking systems. This is a full-time, open-ended role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and customer service skills.
• Comfortable driving University vehicles and performing basic maintenance checks.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to use postal tracking systems effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Process and distribute mail, parcels, and collections efficiently.
• Deliver items on and off campus using University vehicles, ensuring their upkeep.
• Operate and maintain postal equipment, including an electronic franking machine.
• Track mail and parcels accurately using online and offline systems.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Provide first-line support to customers, advising on post, print, and logistics services.
• Support team projects and contribute to the development of the Online Shop.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Customer service

Driving University vehicles

Attention to detail

Job description

The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.

We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage .

Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website .

Job details

Job title Logistics Operative Job reference REQ260696 Date posted 30/09/2026 Application closing date 14/10/2026 Location Loughborough Package Administrative Services grade 3 from £26340 to £27049 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Job description

Marketing and Advancement

Full time, open ended

Are you organised, customer-focused, and ready for a hands-on role?

Join our team as a Logistics Operative, delivering a professional and friendly mail and distribution service across the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and distribute mail, parcels, and collections efficiently.
• Deliver items on and off campus using University vehicles, ensuring their upkeep.
• Operate and maintain postal equipment, including an electronic franking machine.
• Track mail and parcels accurately using online and offline systems.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area.
• Provide first-line support to customers, advising on post, print, and logistics services.
• Support team projects and contribute to the development of the Online Shop.

About You

• Strong organisational and customer service skills.
• Comfortable driving University vehicles and performing basic maintenance checks.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to use postal tracking systems effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic work environment.

For informal enquires please contact: Paul Goddard, [e-mail]

For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification

Application Closing Date: Sunday 14 October 2026

OurBenefits

Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with theoptionto buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.

Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.

Support for you and those close to you- through our range of life event leave policies as well as accessto anon-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.

Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.

Travel and sustainability -access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.

Discover more about the full range of rewards andbenefitsat Loughborough University.