Parcelforce Warehouse Sorter (Nights)

Royalmailgroup; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in express parcel delivery is seeking a Warehouse Sorter to join their team. This role involves loading and unloading vehicles and ensuring parcels are processed efficiently. With competitive pay and excellent benefits, including medical care and career development opportunities, this position offers a rewarding work environment. Candidates should be practical, detail-oriented, and able to lift parcels up to 30kg. Join a diverse team committed to delivering exceptional service across the UK.

Benefits

Medical care including eye and dental care

Night allowance of £102 per week

Sunday premium of £3.45 per hour

Company pension scheme

22.5 days annual holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Free full uniform supplied

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles, scan and label parcels efficiently.
• Ensure every package leaves the processing centre on time.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Practical Skills

Job description

Job ref: 324852

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 rota, 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 benefits (based on a 38-hour full-time week with overtime).

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working hours:

38 hours per week with opportunities for overtime. Typical hours are Tuesday & Wednesday 00:30 - 08:00, Thursday & Friday 00:30 - 07:45, Saturday 00:30 - 09:00.

Location:

Parcelforce Worldwide Newcastle, Drum Industrial Estate Chester Lee Street DH2 1AE

The Benefits

• Medical care including eye and dental care
• Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
• Night allowance of £102 per week
• Sunday premium of £3.45 per hour, applicable to hours worked on Saturday after 06:00 and Sunday 00:01 – 23:59
• Company pension scheme
• 22.5 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Career development opportunities
• Free full uniform supplied
• Corporate discounts

About the role

As a Warehouse Sorter, you will load and unload vehicles, scan and label parcels efficiently, ensuring every package leaves our processing centre on time and in perfect condition. This role offers rewarding work and industry-leading benefits.

Driving Licence Requirements

Applicants must have a full manual driving licence (Cat B) covering up to 3.5 tonnes, valid at your current address. A clean licence is preferred but not essential; penalty points should not exceed 6. You will need to show your licence at your assessment.

About you

We are seeking positive, practical individuals with good attention to detail who enjoy hands-on work. You must be able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK, employing over 5,500 people across 54 depots. We leverage technology to stay ahead and foster a diverse, supportive team. We are looking for friendly, committed individuals to join us.

Interested? We look forward to hearing from you.

Trust is central to our values. To ensure transparency, interview questions will be provided in advance so you can prepare. We want to understand your best qualities and what a job with Parcelforce entails. Building trust begins with your interview.

Please note: the advert will close once the maximum number of applications is reached.