OLA Warehouse Operative

InPost Ltd.; Fitzwilliam; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as an OLA Warehouse Operative in Wakefield, driving the future of delivery through efficient parcel sorting and strong team collaboration. This role offers a dynamic work environment with competitive benefits and the chance to be part of a rapidly evolving business.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the UK.
• Strong ability to work in a dynamic team.
• Confident in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Sort and relabel parcels for operational flow.
• Operate machinery and assist loading/unloading of goods.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Proactivity

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 OLA Warehouse Operatives to join our Wakefield 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:

InPost is seeking experienced OLA Warehouse Operatives to join our dynamic Parcel Sorting Team at our Wakefield depot. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a leading company in the parcel delivery industry, renowned for supporting some of the UK’s most prominent high street and online brands.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to handling parcels within a fast-paced warehouse environment. You will collaborate closely with colleagues to optimize sorting workflows and meet daily targets, helping to drive the success of our logistics operations.

Location: Telford Way, Wakefield 41 Industrial Estate, Wakefield, WF2 0XW

Shift Pattern: Rolling 4on 4off

Hours: 15:00 - 01:00

Salary: £22,018.63

What you’ll be doing:

• Versatile Warehouse Support – Take on various roles within the warehouse to ensure seamless support for the distribution process.
• Parcel Sorting & Relabelling – Efficiently sort and relabel parcels to maintain smooth operational flow.
• Manual & Machine Operations – Sort parcels manually or operate machinery to optimize processing.
• General Warehouse Duties – Contribute to the overall efficiency and organization of warehouse operations.
• Team Collaboration – Work effectively within a collaborative team environment to achieve shared goals.
• Loading & Unloading – Assist with the loading and unloading of goods to ensure timely delivery and order fulfilment.

What we need from you:

• Right to Work in the UK – Must be legally authorized to work in the UK.
• Team Collaboration – A strong ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team.
• Flexibility and Adaptability – A proactive, flexible approach to tasks, with the ability to adapt to changing demands.
• Thrives in Fast-Paced Environments – Confident and capable of maintaining high performance in a fast-moving, high-energy workplace.

Perks of the job:

• 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. 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.