Total 3 Purchasing / Procurement / Inventory job vacancies in Gobowen, SY10 7AG

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job ref: 316198

Starting salary of £23,290 (£11.75 per hour) increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour), on completion of 6 month probation period. Plus, an additional supplement of £824 per annum pro rota, nightshift allowance and excellent benefits (based on a 38 hour full time week).
You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum, including excellent benefits (based on a 38 hour full time week with overtime).

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: 38 Full time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday to Friday, 23:48
- 07:30.
Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Poole, Unit 1-3 The Alpha Centre, Poole, BH17 7AG

The Benefits

- Medical Care including eye and dental care
- Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
- Company pension scheme
- 4.5 weeks annual holiday entitlement, increasing with service
- Option to purchase additional leave direct from pay
- Career development opportunities
- Free full Uniform supplied
- Corporate discounts
At Parcelforce Worldwide it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters. That’s why we’re looking for reliable Warehouse Sorters to join our fast-paced team.

About the role
As one of our Warehouse Sorters, you’ll load and unload vehicles; scanning and labelling parcels quickly and efficiently, making sure every single package leaves our processing centre on time and in perfect condition. In return, you’ll get a rewarding role including best-in-industry benefits.

Driving Licence Requirements
It’s essential that you have a full manual driving licence (in your current address) covering up to 3.5 tonnes (Cat B). In an ideal world you’ll have a clean licence but it definitely shouldn’t have more than 6 penalty points. And, just so you know, you’ll be required to show your licence at your assessment.

About you
As someone who is positive and practical, you’ll enjoy the hands-on nature of this role. It’s vital that you have good attention to detail and you’ll also need to be able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg (that’s equivalent to 30 litres of water).

About us
Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We employ over 5,500 people and operate across a network of 54 depots throughout the UK. Our intelligent use of technology helps ensure we stay one-step ahead, and everyone that works for us has the responsibility to create a smooth and efficient service. We are always thinking ahead, and we’re always looking for friendly and committed people to join our diverse and supportive team.

Interested? We can’t wait to hear from you.

Trust is important to everything we do in Parcelforce. We want to build that trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The first step is your interview; and we mean your interview. We want to give you the opportunity to present us with your best examples. As a result, we will provide you with your interview questions ahead of the interview taking place, to allow you time to prepare in advance. We want to be transparent about what kind of qualities we are looking for and what a job with Parcelforce entails. Trust on the doorstep starts with you.

Please note once our maximum number of applications has been reached, this advert will be closed.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibility for establishing and maintaining appropriate standards of practice (SOPs) for procurement. To communicate efficiently and effectively with the multidisciplinary team, other departments within the Trust and outside agencies and actively participate in decision making with afore mentioned. Provide support to non-theatre, clinical areas within the Trust regarding theatre procurement and stock management. Liaise with Senior Theatre Team and other relevant staff (including Finance) regarding procurement services. Discuss monthly budget reports with the Senior Theatre Team and contribute to the Monthly Finance and Cost Improvement Programme report updates. Liaise with Senior Theatre Team and departmental equipment leads relating to risk assessments of equipment and in preparation for Capital bids funding. Representation and attendance at relevant meetings. Attending relevant procurement meetings representing the trust. Provide Theatre representation at Trust Procurement Committee. Co-operate with the Shropshire Procurement Hub and Health Trust Europe. Involvement in Service Improvement Programmes and Service Developments impacting on procurement requirements or Bluespier. Overseeing and communicating with companies regarding the delivery and receipt of specific orders. Be responsible for maintaining good practices in all areas of service, in accordance with the provisions of Heath & Safety at Work Regulations 1992 and allied regulations including COSHH and Consumer Protection Act 1987. To ensure that confidentiality is always maintained in conjunction with the Trust Confidentiality Policy. Verbal and Written communication in regard to any procurement related issues. Appropriate escalation to the Senior Theatre Team when necessary. The post holder will liaise with the consultant body in regard to replacement products and trial as part of CIP / contract renewal / tender bids.

Warehouse Operative - START ASAP!!!

Pay Rate:
Day shift - starting from £11.44 ph

Hours of work: Monday to Friday
Day shift - start 8 am - 8 hour shift


Location: Poole


Want to work for one of the most iconic companies? Parcelforce, the most trusted and successful parcel delivery business, has an exciting opportunity for you to join their team as a warehouse operative.


Your Duties Will Include (But Not Exclusive):

*  Unloading and loading vans to time slots.
*  Manual handling of parcels up to 30kg
*  Scanning and checking labels
*  Ensuring that parcels are handled safely to prevent damage
*  Unwrapping and wrapping pallets
*  Checking for any damage or faults in goods

The ideal candidate;

*  We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, flexible and happy to work hard on their own initiative
*  We are looking for someone with good people skills that are helpful and friendly
*  Fast-paced and target oriented environment
*  Must be able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg
*  Flexibility to work overtime when needed
*  Experience in a warehouse environment
*  Ability to carry out continual heavy lifting
*  Knowledge of goods in and goods out scanning systems


If you are interested please apply now! Or call - 01733 907868

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