Nights Warehouse Operative

InPost UK; Highweek; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

InPost Ltd. Newton Abbot is hiring Nights Warehouse Operatives to power our depots and keep parcels moving through the night. You’ll join a fast-paced, hands-on team delivering accuracy and efficiency while handling sorting, packing, and inbound supplies.

You’ll work a 4 on, 4 off pattern from 19:00 to 05:30 at Newton Abbot, earning £13.22 per hour. You’ll value reliability, teamwork and safety, with forklift licence desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• The right to work in the UK must be demonstrated.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.
• Reliability and commitment to night work (4 on, 4 off).

Responsibilities

• Sorting and over-labelling parcels to ensure correct distribution channels.
• Handling inbound supplies, breaking down and allocating stock.
• Keeping the warehouse clean, safe and well-organised.
• Following company policies and procedures at all times.
• Assembling customer supplies to packing specifications with accuracy.
• Checking order quality before dispatch to customers.
• Working as part of a supportive, energetic team.

Skills

Teamwork

Night shift

Flexibility

Forklift licence

Job description

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 Nights 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 power through the night in a fast-paced, hands-on role where every shift makes a difference? As an OLA Warehouse Operative at our Newton Abbot depot, you’ll be right in the heart of the action, helping our nights 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 night 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: 4on 4off

Hours: 19:00pm - 05:30am

Salary: £13.22 per hour

What you’ll be doing:

• Sorting and over-labelling parcels: Playing a key role in our fast-moving operation by sorting parcels into the correct distribution channels and over-labelling items with precision, so that everything is correctly identified and ends up where it needs to be.




• Handling inbound supplies: Breaking down, allocating and loading inbound supplies, keeping everything flowing smoothly from the moment it arrives on site and making sure it gets to the right place.




• Keeping the warehouse safe and tidy: Maintaining a clean, safe and well-organised warehouse environment, so that you and your colleagues can work comfortably and confidently throughout the night.




• Following policies and procedures: Sticking to company policies and procedures at all times, helping us maintain the highest standards in everything we do.




• Assembling customer supplies: Putting together customer supplies to packing specifications, double-checking as you go so that no detail is overlooked.




• Checking order quality: Making sure the quality of packed orders is spot on, so they are ready to be shipped and reach our customers in great condition.




• 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 commitment to night work: This role runs on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern, 19:00pm - 05:30am, so you’ll need to be able to work these shift times consistently.




• 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.