Warehouse Operative – Fast-Paced Packing & Driving

Smiths News; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Health Cash Plan

5% matched pension

25 days holiday

Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work

Colleague Assistance Programme

Colleague referral scheme

Job summary

Smiths News in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Warehouse Operative to manage distribution and returns, sorting, packing and dispatching newspapers and magazines with precision and speed.

You will be hands-on with labeling, sorting and packing to ensure on-time delivery in perfect condition. The role involves unloading, loading and driving a 3.5 tonne van, and requires the ability to lift heavy items in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Experience as Warehouse Operative or in logistics is welcome and you’ll receive support to be successful.

Responsibilities

• Look after distribution and returns, sort, pack and return newspapers and magazines with precision and speed.
• Ensure parcels reach destinations on time and in perfect condition; label, sort and pack for dispatch.
• Unloading deliveries or tying bundles for the next leg; load/unload and navigate deliveries.
• Confident driving a 3.5 tonne delivery van and able to lift heavy items.

Skills

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Organised

Target driven

Lift heavy items

Job description

Smiths News in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Warehouse Operative to manage distribution and returns, sorting, packing and dispatching newspapers and magazines with precision and speed.

You will be hands-on with labeling, sorting and packing to ensure on-time delivery in perfect condition. The role involves unloading, loading and driving a 3.5 tonne van, and requires the ability to lift heavy items in a fast-paced environment.