Sorter/Loader

Leicestershire County Council; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Leave entitlement: 20 days + bank

Job summary

ESPO, operating from Enderby near Leicester, is seeking a reliable Sorter Loader to join the Goods Out team. You will sort consignments, load delivery vehicles and help ensure orders are dispatched accurately and efficiently.

This safety-critical post requires a forklift certificate or ability to obtain one, a valid driving licence, and the capability to lift up to 25 kg. The role offers permanent, full-time hours with alternating shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience picking and packing or vehicle loading in a distribution warehouse.
• Current certificate for electric/stacker truck and a valid driving licence.
• NVQ 2 or equivalent; numerate and able to read labels and numbers accurately.
• Able to pass medical for safe use of lifting equipment.
• Capable of lifting up to 25 kg and understanding weight distribution for safe loading.

Responsibilities

• Sort consignments and load delivery vehicles.
• Dispatch orders accurately and efficiently.
• Work safely in a safety-critical environment.

Skills

Experience picking and packing

Vehicle loading

Numeracy

Label reading/writing

Keyboard skills

Manual handling

Education

NVQ 2 or equivalent

Driving licence

Forklift certificate (electric/stacker)

Tools

Electric stacker forklift

Job description

Organisation:ESPO

Work Location:ESPO, Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES

Salary:£26,022 - £26,436 (plus 10% shift allowance)

Working Hours:Full Time, Hours per week – 37

Shift Pattern: Alternating Shift Pattern:

Week 1: 6am-2pm Mon –Thurs, 6am – 1.30pm Fri.

Week 2: 2pm-10pmMon –Thurs, 1.30pm – 9pm Fri

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date:8th November 2026

About the Role

ESPO is one of the UK's largest public sector buying organisations, supplying a wide range of products and services to schools, local authorities and public sector organisations nationwide. From our 120,000sq ft warehouse in Enderby, we distribute thousands of products daily to customers across the UK.

We are looking for a reliable, safety-conscious and motivated Sorter Loader to join our Goods Out team. This is a hands‑on role where you will be responsible for sorting customer consignments, loading delivery vehicles and helping ensure orders are dispatched accurately and efficiently.

This role is a “safety critical post” and, consequently, subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with our policies and procedures. A copy of our Substance Testing Policy, Procedure and Guidance is available upon request.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:

• Have experience picking and packing or vehicle loading in a Distribution Warehouse- General knowledge of warehouse work and knowledge of parcel delivery service practice


• Possess or be able to obtain current certificate for electric/stacker truck, reviewed every 3 years. Hold a current driving licence (for vehicle loading), Achieve NVQ 2, or equivalent


• Are numerate and able to work accurately with weights, volumes and quantities. Literate, to read paperwork, endorse and write labels, etc. Have “Competent” keyboard skills


• Pass a medical examination for the safe use of electric manual handling equipment.


• Can lift and carry items weighing up to 25kg in accordance with manual handling procedures


• Are methodical and committed to safe working practices.- Understanding of concepts of weight distribution over axles for the safe and legal loading of vehicles.


• Can work flexibly as part of a team.- Methodical, with “common sense and Enthusiastic and Self-motivated. Also have a Positive, with a ‘right first time’ attitude. And must be flexible, to help the organisation meet the needs of customers

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our customers. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

What we offer:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days after 5 years' service), and a scheme to buy additional leave.


• Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.


• Great office location next to Fosse Park, with free on-site parking and easy access to M1 and M69.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Bernard Lowrey, Operations Manager

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]