Parcelforce Warehouse Sorter

Royal Mail Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,201 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Medical cover

Uniform and training

My Bundle+ benefits

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide, part of Royal Mail Group, is recruiting for a Warehouse Operative in Poole. 38 hours per week with overtime opportunities, permanent contract, with typical hours Monday to Friday and a night shift from 23:48 to 07:30.

Starting salary is £25,201 per year, rising to £27,561 after six months, with potential to earn up to £30,000 per year including overtime. Benefits include a strong pension, generous holiday allowance, medical cover, uniform and training, and access to the My

Qualifications

• Proven attention to detail in handling parcels and sorting.
• Customer-focused approach to delivering dependable service.
• Capable of working in a team and independently when required.

Responsibilities

• Unload/load parcels as part of daily duties.
• Sort parcels for correct delivery routes and prep trailers.
• Provide a friendly, reliable service to customers and colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Team player

Able to lift 30kg

Job description

Job Ref: 340040
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance Monday to Friday, 23:48 - 07:30.
Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Poole, Unit 1-3 The Alpha Centre, Poole, BH17 7AG

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
• Additional Benefits – You will have access to your personal benefits account on our My Bundle+ platform. There are more than 800 retail offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills as well as employer provided and voluntary benefits to suit your lifestyle. You’ll have access to a range of direct purchase benefits, including a 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 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.

At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people. Royal Mail Group 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. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.