Warehouse Operative AM

United Parcel Service of America, Inc; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global enterprise as a Warehouse Operative, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the efficient delivery of packages. This dynamic position requires a blend of speed, accuracy, and teamwork in a bustling warehouse setting. Enjoy a competitive base pay, location allowances, and premium shifts, along with opportunities for career progression. With comprehensive training and a supportive environment, you'll thrive as part of a team dedicated to excellence. If you have a can-do attitude and a commitment to quality, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Discounts at major retailers

Full training

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, flexible approach.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Move and sort packages in a busy warehouse environment.
• Work safely and accurately at speed, following instructions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Speed and accuracy

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Job description

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

Job Description:

Warehouse Operative

At UPS, we handle all kinds of packages to all kinds of destinations worldwide. Working at our Croydon site, you'll contribute to delivering our reputation along with packages. The role involves busy and demanding work, requiring initiative, pride, speed, accuracy, and attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions easily and work efficiently in a team environment.

What you’ll get:

• A base pay of £11.44 per hour
• Location allowance of £1.07 payable up to 40 hours per week
• Premium shift of £2.51 payable for hours worked between 20:00 and 6:00
• Company pension scheme, discounts at major retailers (like Apple), cinemas, attractions (such as Alton Towers and The London Eye), and more benefits
• Full training to support your performance
• Opportunities for progression through our ‘promotion from within’ policy

What you’ll do:

• Work shifts from 4 a.m. - 8 a.m., Tuesday to Saturday
• Move and sort packages in a busy warehouse environment
• Work safely and accurately at speed, following instructions
• Double-check your work as you go

What you’ll need:

• Excellent communication skills, speed, and accuracy
• A flexible, friendly approach with a team focus and a can-do attitude
• Initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• The ability to accurately follow instructions

How we recruit:

UPS is committed to fair recruitment practices, selecting, training, promoting, and compensating based on merit, experience, and work-related criteria. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

A bit about a big business

Founded in 1907, UPS has grown from a messenger company into a multi-billion-dollar global enterprise, focusing on enabling commerce worldwide. Today, we are the world's largest package delivery company and a leading provider of transportation and logistics services, managing the flow of goods, funds, and information across more than 200 countries and territories daily.

Employee Type: Permanent

UPS is dedicated to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.