Parcelforce Warehouse Operative-Gloucester

Angard Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic Work Environment

Historic Service

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Angard Staffing is seeking enthusiastic Warehouse Operatives to support Parcelforce in a fast-paced environment. You will be joining a team responsible for the parcel journey from loading to final delivery, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

No previous experience is required, but having worked in similar environments is a bonus. The role requires physical fitness, the ability to lift up to 30 kg, and teamwork to sort up to 40,000 items per shift.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, but bonus if you’ve worked in similar environments.
• Able to lift parcels up to 30 kg and push loads up to 250 kg (with assistance for heavier items).
• Physically fit and able to manage long shifts on their feet.
• Motivated, reliable, and ready 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 during a shift.
• Ensure parcels reach their destination on time and are handled with care.
• Handle items in line with Royal Mail standards.

Skills

Flexibility

Physical strength

Teamwork

Reliability

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 â Sat Days – Hours Worked Between 06:00 â 19:00 – Pay Rate â13.17
• Mon â Sat Nights – Hours Worked Between 19:00 â 06:00 – Pay Rate â15.91
• Bank Holiday – All Day – Pay Rate â26.81

27 Weeks service onwards

• Mon â Sat Days – Hours Worked Between 06:00 â 19:00 – Pay Rate â14.36
• Mon â Sat Nights – Hours Worked Between 19:00 â 06:00 – Pay Rate â17.10
• Bank Holiday – All Day – Pay Rate â26.81