Parcelforce Warehouse Sorter

Parcelforce Worldwide; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,201 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Holiday allowance 22.5 days

Medical cover

Uniform and training

My Bundle+ platform

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide in Fareham is recruiting for a permanent role handling parcels. The position involves unloading and loading parcels, sorting them for delivery routes, and preparing trailers for drivers. A friendly, dependable service to customers is essential.

Starting salary is £25,201 per year with potential progression up to £30,000, plus overtime and allowances. The role requires good attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 30kg, working in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and accuracy in handling parcels.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Friendly, dependable, customer focused and able to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to work shifts and overtime as required by the role.

Responsibilities

• Unloading / loading parcels and preparing items for delivery.
• Sorting parcels to correct routes and preparing trailers for drivers.
• Providing a friendly, dependable service to customers and colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 30kg

Customer focus

Team player

Job description

Job Ref: 341124

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 31.75 [zworkinghours and days], with opportunities for overtime. Two shift patterns are available and will be discussed at interview.

Option One: Monday 02:00 - 07:30, Monday 23:09 - 07:45, Tuesday 23:09 - 07:45 & Thursday 23:09 - 07:45

Option Two: Monday 02:00 - 07:30, Tuesday - Thursday 23:09 - 07:45

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Solent, Kites Croft Business Park, Fareham, PO14 4LW

Why this role pays off:

• Starting salary: £25,201 per year, £12.71 per hour
• After 6 months: £27,561 per year, £13.94 per hour
• Opportunity to earn up to £30,000 per year (based on a 38 hour week & overtime)
• Paid weekday and weekend overtime
• Additional Allowances:
• Monthly Non‑Pensionable Addition to Pay (£903.84 per year)
• Night Duty Allowance (+£2.74 per hour, applicable on hours worked between 20:00 and 06:00)

Plus:

• Excellent company pension
• Paid holiday allowance starting at 22.5 days per year, rising with service
• Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
• Uniform and training
• Access to a personal benefits account on our ‘My Bundle+’ platform, including over 800 retail offers and a range of direct‑purchase benefits such as Healthcare Cashplan, Dental Cover, Travel Insurance, Additional Life Insurance, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans, and Voluntary Critical Illness cover

Be part of something bigger

At Parcelforce Worldwide, every parcel matters — and so do the people who deliver them. Join a team that’s proud of what it does, supports each other, and keeps customers smiling every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Unloading / loading parcels
• Sorting parcels to correct delivery route / preparing trailer ready for the drivers / onward transport
• Providing a friendly, dependable service — whether it’s a birthday gift or important business mail

What We’re Looking For

• Someone with good attention to detail
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
• Someone who’s friendly, dependable, and customer focused
• Comfortable working independently but also a great team player

About Us

Parcelforce Worldwide is one of the UK’s leading express parcel delivery companies. As part of the Royal Mail Group, we operate from 54 depots with over 5,500 dedicated team members. We combine smart tech with great people to deliver a smooth, efficient service. Join the team that delivers more than parcels – we deliver pride, purpose, and great service.

Interested? Complete our short online application today.

Trust is the foundation of Parcelforce. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready.

We value trust and our people within the Royal Mail Group, which is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process and will make adjustments to support you during the hiring process if required.