Post Room Operative

3 Month Temporary position, based in South Elmsall, Pontefract

Shift pattern:

Week 1: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:00

Week 2: Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 18:00

With due notice provided, the Week 2 shift times will change from 10:00 - 18:00 to 14:00 - 22:00

The role

If you are motivated, organised, and love keeping things moving, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Next Distribution Post Room team. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our daily mail and parcel operations, ensuring that everything gets exactly where it needs to be across our campus. Working closely with the wider distribution team, you’ll play a vital part in keeping our business connected and running smoothly. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with full training, including a professional Next van driver assessment to get you confidently on the road.

What you'll take on

• Manage incoming mail: Open, sort, and efficiently distribute incoming letters and parcels across our busy site.
• Coordinate outbound goods: Organise and prepare outgoing mail and packages, ensuring they are correctly processed and ready for dispatch.
• Drive between sites: Safely operate a Next company van to transport and distribute parcels between our various warehouses.
• Keep accurate digital records: Use Google Sheets and email to track, log, and monitor incoming and outgoing parcel data.
• Collaborate across the business: Build great relationships and communicate clearly with different teams to ensure packages reach the correct areas on time.

What you'll bring

• A valid UK Driving Licence (Category B): Confident and ready to undertake a van driving assessment.
• Strong digital skills: Proficient in using Google Sheets and email to keep track of everyday data.
• Great communication skills: Able to engage positively and clearly with colleagues across the wider business.
• Excellent organisational skills: A proactive approach to managing your daily workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical stamina: Comfortable with lifting heavy objects and walking long distances across our warehouse sites.