Warehouse Operative

Smiths News; Milton Keynes; Sur place; GBP 16 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free onsite parking

Health Cash Plan

5% pension match

25 days holiday

24/7 E-Learning modules

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work

Colleague Assistance Programme

Colleague referral scheme

Résumé du poste

Smiths News is hiring a Warehouse Operative for an immediate start on a full-time night shift in Milton Keynes. You will sort, pack and return newspapers and magazines, loading and unloading as required to ensure timely deliveries.

The role is physically demanding and requires the ability to lift heavy items and drive a 3.5 tonne delivery van when needed. We offer a competitive hourly rate of £13.98 plus benefits such as onsite parking, health plan, pension and holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and perform manual handling duties.
• You should be comfortable in a physically demanding role.

Responsabilités

• Sort, pack and return newspapers and magazines with accuracy and speed.
• Handle unloading/loading and labelling to ensure on-time delivery.
• Assist with distribution and returns to support retailer satisfaction.

Connaissances

Lifting ability

Description du poste

Immediate starts available!

• £13.98 per hour
• Full time- Night shift
• Applicants need to be able to lift
• This is a physically demanding role

Our reputation as the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler speaks for itself. Every day, we serve more than 22,000 customers from 34 distribution centres across the country. Behind every nightly miracle is a team of dedicated people carrying out more roles than you realise – we’re the unseen force that delivers. So when we say we’re excited for what the future holds for our customers and colleagues, you can trust we’re as good as our word.

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
• Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

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.