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 Packer/Driver to join our Ryde team!
The InPost Newstrade 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 Newspaper and Magazine Distribution Assistant, you will be responsible for preparing, sorting, and packing newspapers, magazines, and periodicals to meet customer orders accurately and efficiently. You will play an important role in ensuring publications are ready for dispatch and delivered on time.
Where driving is required, you will transport newspapers and magazines to designated customer locations, ensuring deliveries are completed within agreed timescales. The role requires excellent attention to detail, reliability, and a commitment to providing a high standard of service while following company procedures and health and safety guidelines.
📍 Location: : 6 Ryde Business Park, Nicholson Road, Ryde, PO33 1BG
📅 Shift Pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
🕒 Hours: 03:30am - 09:30am
💰 Salary: £13.74 per hour
What you’ll be doing:
Preparing, sorting, and packing newspapers, magazines, and periodicals according to customer orders and packing instructions.
Assembling customer supplies accurately and securely strapping parcels where required.
Loading packed items into allocated tote boxes, delivery cages, and distribution areas ready for dispatch.
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment, ensuring packing stations and equipment are kept in excellent condition.
Communicating effectively with supervisors, managers, and colleagues to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Delivering publications to customers when required, providing a professional, courteous, and reliable service at all times.
Completing delivery documentation accurately and ensuring deliveries are made within agreed timescales.
Carrying out daily vehicle checks, reporting defects, and helping to keep company vehicles clean and roadworthy.
Supporting the returns process by unloading vehicles, moving cages, and scanning returned items using warehouse systems and equipment.
Operating machinery and equipment safely, including strapping and scanning equipment, while following company procedures and health and safety guidelines.
Adhering to all relevant driving regulations, company policies, and PPE requirements.
Assisting with additional operational tasks and supporting team members to meet business needs.
Handling physical duties such as standing, walking, lifting bundles and tote boxes (up to 17kg), and working in a fast-paced distribution environment.
What we need from you:
A positive, reliable, and team-focused attitude with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
The legal right to work in the UK.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when preparing and packing customer orders.
The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
A willingness to follow company procedures, health and safety requirements, and wear PPE at all times.
The ability to stand for extended periods, carry out manual handling tasks, and lift bundles or tote boxes weighing up to 17kg.
Confidence using workplace equipment and machinery, or a willingness to learn.
Flexibility to support different areas of the operation as required by the business.
A full, clean UK driving licence if driving duties form part of the role.
A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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.