Warehouse Operative

Smiths News; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Health cash plan

5% pension match

25 days holiday

Sharesave Scheme

Job summary

Smiths News is seeking a Warehouse Operative for a full‑time night shift in the Newmarket area. You will handle sorting, packing and returns of newspapers and magazines, ensuring items reach retailers on time and in excellent condition.

You will be hands‑on with labeling and packing, possibly unloading deliveries and preparing bundles for the next leg of their journey. Role demands physical effort and the ability to lift heavy items, with a fast and accurate approach expected to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift heavy items.
• Experience in warehouse packing and sorting is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail required to ensure accurate labeling and timing.

Responsibilities

• Sort, pack and return newspapers and magazines with precision.
• Label, sort and pack parcels for delivery.
• Unload deliveries and prepare bundles for the next leg of the journey.
• Load and unload goods and operate with a fast, high‑energy pace.

Skills

Lifting ability

Packing/sorting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Job description

Immediate starts available!

• £13.98 per hour
• Full Time - Night Shift
• 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:

• 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.