PM Warehouse Operative

InPost UK; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

InPost UK is seeking a Warehouse Operative to join our Wakefield team. You will be integral to the fast-paced, accurate handling of magazines, ensuring quality control and timely order fulfillment. The role requires teamwork, reliability, and a proactive approach to safety and operational efficiency.

Shift pattern is Monday to Thursday with hours from 13:30 to 00:00 on Mon-Wed and 13:30 to 22:00 on Thu, at £13.22 per hour. This is a full-time position within our Newstrade operations in Wakefield.

Qualifications

• A valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible and adaptable approach.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• A reliable and hardworking attitude.
• Willingness and ability to carry out physical duties, including lifting, moving, sorting and handling returned newspapers and magazines safely.
• Good organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and reporting operational issues.
• Commitment to following health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently break down, allocate, and load inbound magazine supplies to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure quality control by checking the accuracy and condition of packed orders.
• Proactively locate overstock items, facilitating timely and accurate compilation of customer orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment that meets safety and operational standards.
• Follow all company procedures and policies to uphold efficiency and safety.
• Unload, load, sort, and scan deliveries, keeping workflows running on time.

Job description

Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for PM Warehouse Operative's to join our Wakefield team!

The InPost Newstrade division specialises in final-mile delivery for newspaper publishers and magazine distributors, covering 75% of the UK and Ireland with a 45% market share. Operating from 36 locations, it delivers almost 1bn newspapers, magazines, and collectibles to around 21,000 customers. The division includes core final-mile operations, magazine primary distribution, corporate distribution, outsourced retail consultancy, and airside media placement.

As our network grows at lightning speed, so do the opportunities within it. This is your chance to be part of something big, where every day is fast-paced, impactful, and full of possibilities.

About The Role

At Inpost, we’re on the hunt for an energetic and passionate Warehouse Operative to join our vibrant Inpost Newstrade team in Wakefield! This is your chance to be at the forefront of our operations, delivering top-notch service to both our customers and our organization. If you’re ready to take on a fast-paced, exciting role where teamwork, innovation, and efficiency are the keys to success, we want YOU to be part of our journey!

Location: Inpost Newstrade, Tetford Way, Wakefietd WF2 OXW

Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday

Hours: Monday - Wednesday 13:30pm – 00:00am / Thursday 13:30pm-22:00pm

Salary: £13.22 per hour

What You’ll Be Doing

• Efficiently break down, allocate, and load inbound magazine supplies to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure quality control by checking the accuracy and condition of packed orders.
• Proactively locate overstock items, facilitating the timely and accurate compilation of customer orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised warehouse environment that meets all safety and operational standards.
• Follow all company procedures and policies to uphold the highest levels of efficiency and safety.
• Unload, load, sort, and scan deliveries, keeping workflows running smoothly and on time.

What We Need From You

• A valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive working environment.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with a willingness to take on different tasks and responsibilities as business needs change.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, maintaining a high level of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• A reliable and hardworking attitude, with good timekeeping and a strong work ethic.
• Willingness and ability to carry out physical duties, including lifting, moving, sorting, and handling returned newspapers and magazines safely.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and ensure returns are processed accurately and within required deadlines.
• A proactive approach to identifying and reporting operational issues, with a focus on maintaining high standards of quality and service.
• Commitment to following all health and safety procedures and maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment.

Perks of the job!

• Build a secure future with a competitive Pension Scheme
• Peace of mind with Life Insurance
• Stay active with our Cycle2Work scheme
• Get the support you need with our Employee Assistance Program

The InPost Process

We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us! We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we’d like to take you to the first stage. This normally involves a 20-30 minute chat with our Talent Team. If you are successful after this stage, there will generally be another two to three stages. Depending on the level of the role, a presentation or task may be included.

Throughout our process, you will get the opportunity to meet a cross-section of our friendly team members to get a sense of our culture, and a good understanding of the role, team and business. Our interviews are a combination of skills and experience + values-based competency questions. Your talent partner will guide you through each stage.

At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people.

We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.