Warehouse

Smiths News; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Competitive salary

Health Cash Plan

5% matched pension

25 days holiday

24/7 E-Learning and Training

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Smiths News in Newport, Gwent, United Kingdom is seeking a Warehouse Operative to manage distribution and returns with precision. You will sort, pack and dispatch newspapers and magazines, playing a hands-on role in labeling and packing to ensure on-time delivery in perfect condition.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, be able to lift heavy items, and may drive a 3.5-tonne van as part of the role. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift heavy items and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Experience with loading/unloading and rapid handling of goods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Look after distribution and returns in the warehouse.
• Sort, pack, and return newspapers and magazines with speed and accuracy.
• Load and unload deliveries and prepare parcels for onward journeys.
• Ensure deliveries reach their destination on time and in good condition.

Skills

Physical strength

Vehicle operation (3.5t)

Job description

Warehouse Smiths News•Newport, Gwent, United Kingdom

• £12.72 per hour
• Applicants need to be able to lift
• This is a physically demanding role

With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 customers relying on us, we’re not just the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler – we’re a promise kept every day. It’s all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career.

About the role

As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll look after distribution and returns. You’ll sort, pack, and return newspapers and magazines with precision and speed, making sure everything reaches its destination on time and in perfect condition. You’ll be hands‑on with labelling, sorting, and packing so each parcel is ready to go. Whether you’re unloading deliveries or tying bundles for the next part of the journey, your work will directly impact retailer satisfaction. You’ll be the kind of person who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment as you load, unload and navigate deliveries. If you’re motivated to meet and exceed targets, confident driving a 3.5 tonne delivery van and able to lift and move heavy items, this is the role for you.

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking, a competitive salary, Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy, 5% match pension and 25 days holiday but you’ll also have access to:

• free onsite parking
• a competitive salary
• Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
• 5% match pension
• 25 days holiday

• 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work, Health cash plan

About you

At Smiths News every employee is important to us. Whether you’ve worked as a Warehouse Operative for other companies or are venturing into Logistics for the first time from Retail, Hospitality, Leisure or others, you’ll receive the support to be successful.

In return we’re looking for someone with strong communication skills; a positive can‑do attitude who with an organised, accurate approach to meeting and exceeding targets to deliver an outstanding customer experience.

Experience a career that’s as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care.

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.