Parcelforce Warehouse Sorter

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Starting salary of £24,268 (£12.23 per hour) increasing to £26,758 (£13.49 per hour) upon completion of a 6‑month probation period. Additional supplement of £842 per annum pro rota, night‑shift allowance and excellent benefits (based on a 38‑hour full‑time week).

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: 38 full‑time hours per week (Tuesday to Saturday, 1:00 – 8:36 am, with opportunity for overtime on Monday mornings, 4:00 – 9:00 am).

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide, Tonbridge, Vale Road, Tonbridge, TN9 1YQ.

Benefits

  • Medical care including eye and dental care
  • Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
  • Night allowance of £102 per week
  • Saturday premium extra £4.26 per hour for hours worked after 6:00 am on Saturday
  • Company pension scheme
  • 22.5 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing with service
  • Option to purchase additional leave directly from pay
  • Career development opportunities
  • Full uniform supplied free of charge
  • Corporate discounts

About The Role

As a Warehouse Sorter you will load and unload vehicles, scan and label parcels quickly and efficiently, ensuring every package leaves our processing center on time and in perfect condition. The role offers a rewarding career with industry‑leading benefits.

Driving Licence Requirements

Desirable: a full manual driving licence (current address), covering up to 3.5 tonnes (Cat B), with no more than 6 penalty points. You will be required to show your licence at your assessment.

About You

You are positive, practical, detail oriented, and able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30 kg (approx. 30 litres of water). You thrive in a hands‑on environment.

About Us

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK, employing over 5,500 people and operating 54 depots nationwide. We use technology to stay ahead, and we value friendly, committed people who help create a smooth and efficient service.

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passion for representing the communities we serve.

If you are ready for a fast‑paced, rewarding role, we look forward to hearing from you.

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