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Cardboard/Baler Operative

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Join Our Team as a Cardboard/Baler Operative – Make a Difference Every Day!
Job Reference Number: 342296
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Location: Yorkshire Parcel Hub, Normanton WF6 2XX
Contract Type: Fixed Term 6 months
Hours: 12 hours a week
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday – flexible shift times between 6am and 6pm
Why Join Us?
At Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions, we’re proud to maintain one of the largest property portfolios in Europe. Our team of 2,500 dedicated professionals keeps over 2,000 sites running smoothly—and we’d love for you to be part of it.
As a cardboard/baler operative, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. Whether you’re working solo or as part of a team, your contribution will help us deliver the high standards our customers expect.
About The Role
Your responsibilities will include using a baling machine to bale cardboard and plastic
This is a physical, hands-on role that involves manual handling, but don’t worry—we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Physically fit and able to lift large sheets of cardboard into a baling machine
- Friendly, reliable, and self-motivated
- Able to work independently and manage their own time
- Comfortable communicating with customers and managers
- Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
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Previous baling experience is a bonus, but not essential.
What We Offer
- 22.5 days annual leave (pro-rata), rising to 25 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Defined Contribution pension scheme
- Full training and induction provided – no experience needed!
Ready to Apply?
If you're looking for a flexible role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Before you apply, make sure that you can get to the location for the hours stated, and the total weekly hours are in line with your expectations. If you are relying on public transport, check to make sure the location has good public transport links and that the cost and time of the commute are not excessive.
What happens next?
If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to take part in a short virtual assessment. It’s a great opportunity for you to showcase your skills and personality by answering seven questions relating to your cleaning background and five supplemental Yes or No questions — either on video or audio-only, whichever you’re most comfortable with.


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Please note: This vacancy may close early once we receive enough applications—so don’t wait!
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
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