Parcelforce Warehouse Sorter - 6 Months FTC

Parcelforce Worldwide; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,201 - 26,758; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical care including eye and dental care

Opportunity to increase earnings with overtime

Night shift allowance

Company pension scheme

22.5 days annual holiday entitlement

Option to purchase additional leave

Career development opportunities

Free full uniform supplied

Corporate discounts

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery service in Newport is seeking a Warehouse Sorter. The role involves loading and unloading vehicles, scanning, and labeling parcels to ensure timely delivery. The ideal candidate will be positive, practical, and attentive to detail, capable of lifting parcels up to 30 kg. This full-time position offers a competitive starting salary, night-shift allowance, and various benefits including medical care and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Positive and practical individual with strong attention to detail.
• Able to lift and carry parcels up to 30 kg.
• Confident working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles efficiently.
• Scan and label parcels quickly.
• Ensure packages leave the processing center on time.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30 kg

Teamwork in dynamic environments

Job description

Job Information

Job ref: 336812

Salary: Starting at £25,201 (£12.71 p/h) and increasing to £26,758 (£13.49 per hour) after 6‑month probation. Additional £842 per year pro rata, night‑shift allowance and other benefits (based on a 38‑hour full‑time week). Total package can be around £30,000 per annum.

Contract type: Fixed Term

Working hours: 38 full‑time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical schedule Monday to Friday 00:00–07:36.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Newport, NP20 2NN

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 directly from pay
• Career development opportunities
• Free full uniform supplied
• Corporate discounts

About the Role

As a Warehouse Sorter, you’ll load and unload vehicles, scan and label parcels quickly and efficiently, ensuring every package leaves the processing centre on time and in perfect condition. The role is fast‑paced and essential to our delivery service.

About You

We’re looking for a positive, practical individual with strong attention to detail. You should be able to lift and carry parcels up to 30 kg (about 30 litres of water) and work confidently in a dynamic environment.

About Us

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK, employing over 5,500 people in 54 depots. We use intelligent technology to stay ahead and rely on every employee to create a smooth, efficient service. We value friendly and committed people for our diverse, supportive team.

We can’t wait to hear from you. The first step is your interview. We will provide interview questions ahead of time so you can prepare.

Status: This advert will be closed once maximum applications are received.