Warehouse Operative InPost Depot Operations · Warehousing (Newstrade) · Ashford Depot

InPost Ltd.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider in Ashford is seeking a Warehouse Operative to ensure accurate packing and dispatch of products. This role involves maintaining high quality and organization standards while meeting daily targets. The ideal candidate should have a positive attitude, strong team spirit, and a reliable work ethic. The company offers competitive hourly wages and a range of employee benefits, ensuring a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to work as part of a team effectively.
• Confidence in maintaining accuracy in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pack customer orders according to instructions.
• Maintain quality checks and ensure compliance with standards.
• Complete warehouse documentation on time.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Flexibility and adaptability

Accuracy and quality in work

Reliability and timekeeping

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 Warehouse Operative to join our Ashford team!

The InPostNewstrade division specialises in final-mile delivery for newspaper publishers and magazine distributors, covering 75% of the UK and Ireland with a 45% market share. Operating from 36 locations, it delivers almost 1bn newspapers, magazines, and collectibles to around 21,000 customers. The division includes core final-mile operations, magazine primary distribution, corporate distribution, outsourced retail consultancy, and airside media placement.

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:

As a Packing Warehouse Operative at InPost Newstrade in Ashford, you will be responsible for accurately packing products to ensure they are prepared safely and efficiently for dispatch. Working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, you’ll maintain high standards of quality, organisation, and attention to detail while meeting daily packing targets. You’ll be an important part of the team, helping to ensure orders are packed correctly and on time to deliver an excellent service to our customers. This role suits someone who is reliable, hands‑on, and enjoys working as part of a supportive and energetic team.

📍 Location: The Long Barrow, Willesborough, Ashford, TN24 0GA

📅 Shift Pattern: Sunday to Wednesday

🕒 Hours: 02:30am – 07:30am

💰 Salary: £12.70 per hour

What you’ll be doing:

• Accurately packing customer orders in line with detailed instructions, ensuring the correct items and quantities are prepared for dispatch
• Packing products securely, neatly, and efficiently to protect goods in transit and maintain presentation standards
• Performing regular quality checks to ensure all packed orders meet company standards and customer expectations
• Accurately completing all required warehouse documentation and system updates within agreed timeframes
• Working collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet daily targets and operational deadlines
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well‑organised work environment, following all company policies, procedures, and health & safety guidelines at all times

What we need from you:

• A valid Right to Work in the UK
• A positive attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A flexible and adaptable approach, with a willingness to support different tasks as required
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced warehouse environment while maintaining accuracy and quality
• Good reliability, timekeeping, and a strong work ethic

Perks of the job!

We love to reward our people for the great work they do.

• 🪴 Build a secure future with a competitive Pension Scheme
• 🌟 Peace of mind with Life Insurance
• 🚴 Stay active with our Cycle2Work scheme
• 🤝 Get the support you need with our Employee Assistance Program

The InPost process:

We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us! We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we’d like to take you to the first stage.

Throughout our process, you will get the opportunity to meet a cross-section of our friendly team members to get a sense of our culture, and a good understanding of the role, team and business.

Our interviews are a combination of skills and experience + values‑based competency questions. Your talent partner will guide you through each stage.

At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people. We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.