Warehouse Operative

Smiths News; West Stow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Health cash plan

Pension 5% matching

25 days holiday

E-learning & Training opportunities

Sharesave scheme

Cycle to work

Colleague Assistance Programme

Colleague referral scheme

Job summary

Smiths News is hiring a Warehouse Operative to manage distribution and returns. You will sort, pack and return newspapers and magazines, label and prepare parcels for dispatch, and assist with unloading deliveries. The role emphasises accuracy, speed and meeting targets to ensure retailer satisfaction.

The position requires the ability to lift heavy items and, at times, operate a 3.5-tonne delivery van. We offer parking, a pension scheme, health plan and holiday entitlement alongside development

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Positive can-do attitude with organised, accurate approach.
• Experience in warehouse/logistics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Sort, pack and return newspapers and magazines with speed and precision.
• Label, sort and pack parcels for dispatch.
• Unload deliveries and prepare bundles for the next leg of the journey.
• Meet targets and support retailer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Organised approach

Target-driven

Job description

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.