Warehouse Operative

Overview

Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience United Parcel Service's rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. United Parcel Service know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill and 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.

FUTURE YOU turns part-time work into full-time rewards.

United Parcel Service take all kinds of things to all kinds of places at UPS. Whatever it is, wherever it’s going, United Parcel Service handle it with the care for which United Parcel Service’re known and trusted. All over the world. Work for United Parcel Service at United Parcel Service's GATESHEAD site and you won’t just be helping United Parcel Service deliver packages; you’ll be delivering United Parcel Service's reputation.

It’ll be busy. It’ll be hard work. But you’re not afraid of either. Because Future You is full of initiative and pride yourself on a job well done. As United Parcel Service do. You can do what’s needed quickly and accurately too, paying close attention to detail and picking up instructions with ease.

What you’ll get:

• £21.25 hours per week, further increases at 6 and 12 months service
• Company pension scheme, discounts at major retailers (like Apple), cinemas and attractions (such as Alton Towers and The London Eye), plus many more benefits
• Full training to help you perform at your best
• Opportunities to progress – thanks to United Parcel Service's ‘promotion from within policy’

What you’ll do:

• Work shifts from 22:00 to 02:15, Tuesday to Saturday 5:15 AM to 9:30 AM
• 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 can-do attitude
• Initiative, an eye for detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• The ability to accurately follow instructions

How United Parcel Service recruit:

UPS is committed to a policy of treating individuals fairly and recruiting, selecting, training, promoting and compensating based on merit, experience and other work-related criteria. United Parcel Service do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

A bit about a big business

Founded in 1907 as a messenger company in the United States, UPS has grown into a multi-billion-dollar corporation by clearly focusing on the goal of enabling commerce around the globe. Today, UPS is a global company with one of the most recognized and admired brands in the world. United Parcel Service have become the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services. Every day, United Parcel Service manage the flow of goods, funds and information in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.

Employee Type:

Permanent