Part-time Parcel Sorters - Alfreton
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Position Overview & Specifications
Pay rate: £13.50 per hour
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 03.30am - 07.15am
We are currently recruiting for experienced Parcel sorters for one of the clients based in Alfreton, North Derbyshire. It would be working in a fast-paced environment, therefore we are looking for someone who is target driven and has previous experience in parcel sorting or similar environment.
Main responsibilities:
- Loading and Unloading Trailers
- The role will require you to scan parcels ready for shipment, using computers and hand held scanners.
- You will move items around the warehouse safely and sort through parcels in the package centre to correct stations for distribution
- You would be required to load small and large parcels along with parcels bags on to vans ready for distribution.
Requirements:
- Previous or similar experience in warehouse/parcel sorting environment
- Ability to work to targets in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent punctuality and organisational skills
- Travel to Alfreton
Benefits:
- Part-time hours - excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for work around other personal/work commitments
- Weekly pay, get paid on Friday's
- Book shifts and manage your availability on our Blue Arrow App
- Superstar of the month awards
- Dedicated consultants that offer support throughout your journey with Blue Arrow
Travelling to Alfreton from Derby:
There are bus routes available and take roughly an hour travel time from Derby city centre. If you live local to Alfreton or North Derbyshire the bus stops are walking distance to the warehouse.
How to apply:
If you are interested in the above role and feel you can meet the above requirements - we would love to hear from you as soon as possible.
We please ask all applications are made via the click apply button, and we will aim to process your application as quickly and as efficiently as possible. Due to high volume applications, if you have any questions in regards to this role please e-mail
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: HR Consulting
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Part-time Parcel Sorters - Alfreton roles across Blue Arrow's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £14 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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