Warehouse Operative

Inpost; Truro; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

InPost is seeking a Part Time Warehouse Operative for our Truro depot to join the sorting team. You will help keep parcels moving quickly and accurately, scan items with handheld devices, and support loading/unloading while ensuring safety and accuracy across depot operations.

This role requires a proactive, team-focused attitude, flexibility to handle varying tasks, and a commitment to following health and safety guidelines in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or logistics operations.
• Ability to lift and move parcels safely; flexible team player.
• Right to work in the UK and good English communication.

Responsibilities

• Playing a key role in our sort operation, keeping parcels moving quickly and accurately
• Sorting, segregating and handling exceptions in line with our processes, using a handheld terminal to scan every parcel
• Loading and unloading trailers safely and supporting driver load and debrief
• Scanning, carrying over and restocking bays
• Helping to report damaged parcels correctly and repacking items where needed
• Supporting customer enquiries about returns and missing parcels, and helping in customer reception areas
• Keeping the depot clean, tidy and presentable, including end-of-shift clean-up and sweeping out trailers
• Updating our in-house systems accurately
• Following all health and safety procedures, dangerous goods procedures, security and company policies
• Working as part of a team and supporting colleagues across the site, including inducting new starters
• Where trained, operating a shunting vehicle, acting as banksman or first aider, or operating a forklift

Skills

Warehouse experience

Logistics experience

Team player

Right to work in UK

Tools

Handheld scanner

Forklift certification

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 a Part Time Warehouse Operative to join our Truro team! We're leading the logistics revolution, powering deliveries across the UK for some of the nation's biggest high-street and online brands. Our depots are the backbone of our operation, ensuring seamless logistics and top-notch service for our customers. Whether you're handling parcels, coordinating routes, or managing depot operations, you will play a key role in maintaining our high standards and efficiency. 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: InPost is seeking motivated Warehouse Operatives to join our Sorting Team at our Truro depot. In this role, you'll work alongside InPost and its valued customers to support our efficient parcel operations. As a leading provider in the UK logistics industry, InPost operates a vast national network, delivering parcels to a wide range of business-to-business sectors. Our expertise spans high-profile clients across major retail, office, education, and light industrial markets, including some of the UK's best-known high street and online brands. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative, fast-paced team and play a key role in our continued success.

• Playing a key role in our sort operation, keeping parcels moving quickly and accurately
• Sorting, segregating and handling exceptions in line with our processes, using a handheld terminal to scan every parcel
• Loading and unloading trailers safely and supporting driver load and debrief
• Scanning, carrying over and restocking bays
• Helping to report damaged parcels correctly and repacking items where needed, such as wine and flowers
• Supporting customer enquiries about returns and missing parcels, and helping in customer reception areas
• Keeping the depot clean, tidy and presentable, including end-of-shift clean-up and sweeping out trailers
• Updating our in-house systems accurately
• Following all health and safety procedures, dangerous goods procedures, security and company policies
• Working as part of a team and supporting colleagues across the site, including helping to induct new starters when needed
• Where you’re suitably trained, you may also be asked to operate a shunting vehicle, act as a banksman or first aider, or operate a forklift (certification required)
  A valid right to work in the UK
• The ability to communicate in, and understand, English, and to communicate effectively with your team
• The ability to complete basic administration and documentation
• A self-starter who can work on their own initiative
• A team player who supports colleagues and helps create a positive working environment
• A flexible, adaptable approach, with a willingness to take on different tasks as the business needs change
• Warehouse or logistics experience
• Comfort with physical work, including lifting, moving, loading and unloading parcels safely
• At InPost we hire awesome people who aren't afraid to bring ideas to the table, to make mistakes, and challenge the norm!