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Warehouse Operative

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 2 days
Location

Braintree, Essex CM77 8GB

Salary

£12.29 - £18.44 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Royal Mail is hiring temporary Warehouse Operatives in Chelmsford for the Christmas season.
  • The role offers a salary ranging from £12.29 to £18.44 per hour depending on the shift.
  • Candidates should have experience in warehouse or sorting work and thrive in fast-paced environments.
  • Responsibilities include unloading mail, sorting packages, and maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines.
  • Applicants must be able to drive due to the location and should be comfortable with physical tasks such as lifting and standing for extended periods.

Do you thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment? If so, Royal Mail wants you to join there team as a flexible (temporary) Worker. 

Warehouse Operative Job Type: Temporary ( Christmas staffing ) Location: Chelmsford Salary: £12.29 - £18.44 per hour

We need dedicated and motivated individuals to work with us this Christmas to make sure all the letters and packages get to everyone in time for the big day!

My client is seeking detail-oriented individuals who thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment to join our team as a Warehouse Operative. This role is crucial in ensuring that letters and packages are sorted and delivered efficiently and safely.

Day to Day of the role:

  • Unloading mail and parcels from vehicles and sorting them within the warehouse.
  • Ensuring items are correctly processed and dispatched to their destinations.
  • Working as part of a team to handle large volumes of mail, potentially sorting over a million items in a single shift.
  • Adapting to various tasks throughout the shift and maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Operating and moving heavy trolleys and lifting mail bags as part of your daily tasks.
  • Standing for extended periods while maintaining a high level of productivity.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Experience in warehouse or sorting work is beneficial.
  • Previous experience with distribution companies
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Proactive, detail-focused, and comfortable with switching tasks.
  • Capable of pushing trolleys (up to 250kgs) and lifting/moving mail bags (up to 11kg).
  • Comfortable standing for long periods.

Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly rates with differentials for early, late, night, and bank holiday shifts.
  • Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle.
  • Opportunity to work with a dedicated and motivated team.
  • Essential role within a respected and well-established organisation.

Shift Patterns and Pay Rates:

  • Early: 06:00-14:00 - £12.29 per hour
  • Late: 14:00-22:00 - £13.63 per hour
  • Night: 22:00-06:00 - £14.81 per hour
  • Bank Holiday: £18.44 per hour

MUST BE ABLE TO DRIVE DUE TO LOCATION 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.