Parcelforce Warehouse Sorter

Royal Mail Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Manchester is seeking a Warehouse Sorter. You will load and unload parcels, ensuring they leave in perfect condition. The role requires good attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 30kg. The position offers a competitive starting salary and excellent benefits, including a company pension scheme and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Medical Care including eye and dental care

Company pension scheme

22.5 days annual holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Free full Uniform supplied

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Enjoys hands-on roles that require physical effort.
• Can lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles efficiently.
• Scan and label parcels quickly.
• Ensure timely processing of packages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Physical ability to lift up to 30kg

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Job ref: 327603

Starting salary of £24,210 (£12.21 per hour) increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour) on completion of 6 month probation period. Plus, an additional supplement of £842 per annum pro rata, nightshift allowance and excellent benefits (based on a 38 hour full time week).

You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum, including excellent benefits (based on a 38 hour full time week with overtime).

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working hours: 38:00 Full time hours per week with opportunity for overtime, Typical attendance is Tuesday - Saturday, 00:12 - 07:48.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide, Unit 103, Touchet Hall Road, Stakehill Industrial Estate, Manchester, M24 2YX

The Benefits

• Medical Care including eye and dental care
• Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
• Night allowance of £102 per week
• Company pension scheme
• 22.5 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave direct from pay
• Career development opportunities
• Free full Uniform supplied
• Corporate discounts

About Parcelforce Worldwide

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We employ over 5,500 people and operate across a network of 54 depots throughout the UK. Our intelligent use of technology helps ensure we stay one-step ahead, and everyone that works for us has the responsibility to create a smooth and efficient service. We are always thinking ahead, and we're always looking for friendly and committed people to join our diverse and supportive team.

About the role

As one of our Warehouse Sorters, you\'ll load and unload vehicles; scanning and labelling parcels quickly and efficiently, making sure every single package leaves our processing centre on time and in perfect condition. In return, you\'ll get a rewarding role including best-in-industry benefits.

About you

As someone who is positive and practical, you\'ll enjoy the hands-on nature of this role. It\'s vital that you have good attention to detail and you\'ll also need to be able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg (that\'s equivalent to 30 litres of water).

Trust and the interview process

Trust is important to everything we do in Parcelforce. We want to build that trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview; and we mean your interview. We want to give you the opportunity to present us with your best examples. As a result, we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview taking place, to allow you time to prepare in advance. We want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and what a job with Parcelforce entails. Trust on the doorstep starts with you.

Please note once our maximum number of applications has been reached, this advert will be closed.