Smiths News
Warehouse Worker
Warehouse Worker at Smiths News, based in Newmarket, East of England, paying £13.98 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £13.98 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Newmarket, East of England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Warehouse Operative
- Immediate start
7% below the typical rate for warehouse operative
Reference 541063880231691367
About the role
Immediate starts available!
- £13.98 per hour
- Full Time - Night Shift
- Applicants need to be able to lift
- This is a physically demanding role
With 34 distribution centres and more than 22,000 customers relying on us, we’re not just the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler – we’re a promise kept every day. It’s all thanks to the colleagues behind our nightly miracles. We know the future holds incredible opportunities - for our customers, our business, and your career.
About the role
As a Warehouse Operative, you’ll look after distribution and returns. You’ll sort, pack, and return newspapers and magazines with precision
and speed, making sure everything reaches its destination on time and in perfect condition. You’ll be hands-on with labelling, sorting, and packing so each parcel is ready to go. Whether you’re unloading deliveries or tying bundles for the next part of the journey, your work will directly impact retailer satisfaction. You’ll be the kind of person who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment as you load, unload and navigate deliveries. If you’re motivated to meet and exceed targets, confident driving a 3.5 tonne delivery van and able to lift and move heavy items, this is the role for you.
Read the full job description by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.
What we can offer you
Not only do we offer free onsite parking, a competitive salary, Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy, 5% match pension and 25 days holiday but you’ll also have access to:
- 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
- Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work, Health cash plan
- Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme
About you
At Smiths News every employee is important to us. Whether you’ve worked as a Warehouse Operative for other companies or are venturing into Logistics for the first time from Retail, Hospitality, Leisure or others, you’ll receive the support to be successful.
In return we’re looking for someone with strong communication skills; a positive can-do attitude who with an organised, accurate approach to meeting and exceeding targets to deliver an outstanding customer experience.
Experience a career that’s as good as we say it is. One filled with people, pride, passion, opportunities, loyalty and care. Apply now.
Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
Reference: 541063880231691367 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 27 Nov 2026 · Listed via Smiths News
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