Returns Warehouse Operatives

InPost UK; Ditton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

InPost UK is seeking Returns Warehouse Operatives for its Maidstone operation. Join a fast-paced team handling returned newspapers and magazines to support a reliable, efficient distribution network. The role offers regular shifts Tue-Sat and a competitive annual salary.

You will be part of a busy returns operation, ensuring accurate processing, adherence to deadlines, and high standards of health and safety. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable to different tasks as business needs change.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced warehouse environment with accuracy.
• Reliable and hardworking attitude with good timekeeping.
• Willingness and ability to perform physical duties (lifting/moving).

Responsibilities

• Accurately receive, sort, and process returned newspapers and magazines.
• Ensure all returned products are handled correctly and processed within deadlines.
• Sort, organise, and prepare returns in line with operational requirements.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy when processing returns and stock.
• Work as part of a busy team to ensure the returns operation runs smoothly.
• Follow all processes to maintain productivity and quality standards.
• Identify and report issues, discrepancies, or damaged products.
• Maintain health, safety, cleanliness, and housekeeping in the returns area.
• Support colleagues to achieve operational targets.
• Adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Physical fitness

Health and safety

Reliable

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 Returns Warehouse Operatives to join our Maidstone 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

Join our fast-paced returns operation and play a key role in keeping our distribution network running smoothly. We are looking for motivated and reliable Returns Warehouse Operatives to join our dynamic newspaper and magazine distribution operation.

As a Returns Warehouse Operative, you will be responsible for accurately and efficiently processing returned newspapers and magazines, helping to maintain high standards of productivity, accuracy, and service. Working as part of a busy team, you will play an important role in ensuring returns are handled correctly and efficiently, supporting the smooth running of our distribution operation.

Every shift is important, and your hard work and attention to detail will help us deliver the best possible service to our customers and partners.

Location: Unit C Larkfield Industrial Estate, New Hythe Lane, Aylesford, ME20 6SW

Shift Pattern: Tuesday - Saturday

Hours: Tuesday 08:00am - 15:30pm / Wednesday 08:00am - 16:00pm / Thursday 08:00am - 16:30pm / Friday 08:00am - 16:00pm / Saturday 08:00am - 17:00pm

Salary: £25,445.42 per annum

What You’ll Be Doing

• Accurately receive, sort, and process returned newspapers and magazines.
• Ensure all returned products are handled correctly and processed within the required deadlines.
• Sort, organise, and prepare returned newspapers and magazines in line with operational requirements.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy when processing returns and handling stock.
• Work as part of a busy team to ensure the returns operation runs efficiently and effectively.
• Follow all processes and procedures to maintain consistent productivity and quality standards.
• Identify and report any issues, discrepancies, or damaged products to the relevant team member.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, cleanliness, and housekeeping throughout the returns area.
• Support colleagues across the warehouse when required to help achieve operational targets.
• Respond positively to changing priorities and operational demands in a fast-paced working environment.

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!

We love to reward our people for the great work they do:

• 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.

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.