Parcelforce Warehouse Operative- Aberdeen

Angard Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Angard Staffing is recruiting flexible (temporary) Warehouse Operatives to support Parcelforce across UK sites. You will load/unload parcels, move items safely, and operate sorting equipment in a fast-paced environment.

No experience is required, but prior similar-work is a bonus. You should be able to lift up to 30kg, push loads, and work as part of a team. Pay rates apply per shift with potential for changes during busy periods.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but bonus if you've worked in similar environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 30kg and push loads.
• Flexible and reliable, able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload parcels from trailers.
• Move parcels through the warehouse safely and efficiently.
• Operate mechanised parcel sorting equipment.
• Sort up to 40,000 items with your team per shift.
• Ensure parcels are handled with care and reach destinations on time.
• Handle items in line with Royal Mail standards (e.g., food/alcohol) when applicable.

Skills

Lifting 30kg

Push loads

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

Are you ready to make a difference and be part of a team that helps deliver for the nation?

Angard Staffing is looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join us as?flexible (temporary) Warehouse Operatives with Parcelforce.

Whether you're looking for a new challenge or want to be part of a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Apply?

• Dynamic Work Environment: No two days are the same.
• Historic Service: Be part of a service that connects people and businesses every day.
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive rates and the flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll be a key part of the parcel journey:

• Loading and unloading parcels from trailers
• Moving parcels through the warehouse safely and efficiently
• Operating mechanised parcel sorting equipment
• Sorting up to 40,000 items with your team during a single shift
• Ensuring every parcel — big or small — is handled with care and reaches its destination on time
• You're expected to securely handle all items in the warehouse, including handling certain items (such as food products or alcohol) in line with Royal Mail standards.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds — no previous experience is required, but it’s a bonus if you’ve worked in similar environments.

Our ideal candidate:

• Is flexible and comfortable switching between tasks
• Can lift parcels up to 30kg and push loads up to 250kg (with assistance for heavier items)
• Is physically fit and able to manage long shifts on their feet
• Is motivated, reliable, and ready to work as part of a team

Payrates & Shifts

The tables below outline the pay rates applicable for warehouse roles at our Parcelforce sites. The rates displayed are payable for your shift where the shift description criteria is met.

Rates could be subject to change during busy periods, Angard staffing will communicate any change to your pay rates in advance.

0-26 Weeks service

• Mon — Sat Days — Hours Worked Between 06:00 — 19:00 — £13.17
• Mon — Sat Nights — Hours Worked Between 19:00 — 06:00 — £15.91
• Bank Holiday — All Day — £26.81

27 Weeks service onwards

• Mon — Sat Days — Hours Worked Between 06:00 — 19:00 — £14.36
• Mon — Sat Nights — Hours Worked Between 19:00 — 06:00 — £17.10
• Bank Holiday — All Day — £26.81

Interested? Let Us Know!

If you're ready to be part of a vital service and enjoy hands-on, active work, we’d love to hear from you.