Despatch Operative - Nights

Company Description

About us

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live - whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day.

We're home to more than 120 brands - from household names like the Mirror, Express, Daily Star and Daily Record, to local titles like MyLondon, BelfastLive, and the Manchester Evening News, and brands making a splash in the US like the Irish Star.

It's our ability to understand people and the things that matter to them that makes us Britain and Ireland's largest commercial news publisher. We reach around 70% of the UK's online population, 10% of the US online population, and over 100 million social followers around the world, connecting with them on who they are, where they live and what they love.

Your story, with Reach

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. And it takes a wide range of people and skills to serve diverse audiences, customers and communities like we do.

We know everyone has their own story to tell, so we’ve built an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore.

We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

What you’ll be doing:

Please note this role is night shift only - 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern including weekends.

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can be part of a fast-moving and essential team? As a No. 3 Operative, you’ll play a key role in keeping our Despatch area running smoothly, ensuring efficiency and safety across the board.

This isn’t just any job it’s a chance to be part of the UK’s largest commercial news publisher, working behind the scenes to support the production of some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic newspapers and digital platforms.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, making sure everything flows smoothly. You’ll be supporting the palletisers, helping to maintain and operate them effectively so that production never misses a beat. Safely operating pallet trucks, you’ll transport materials around the Despatch area, ensuring everything is in the right place at the right time.

You’ll also be working closely with the hoppers, feeding inserts efficiently to keep production moving. Managing Stocklin buggies will be part of your day too, along with preparing leaflets and ensuring they’re ready for distribution accurately and on time.

You’ll make sure materials are bundled correctly, supporting smooth workflow across the department. You’ll also be responsible for keeping daily documentation up to date, ensuring all operations are accurately recorded.

Beyond that, you’ll be providing hands-on support across different areas of production. Keeping the workspace clean and organised is key, so you’ll be actively involved in maintaining a safe, tidy environment.

What you’ll need to succeed:

If you have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, you’ll do well in this role. Flexibility is important too, as you’ll be working shifts based on production needs.

Training will be provided for various trucks and machinery within the Despatch area. A proactive and positive approach will help you hit the ground running and keep everything moving efficiently.

Additional Information

How we'll look after you

We take good care of our people - and that means more than just a pay packet. Whatever your role, you'll get a range of benefits, including:

• 7 weeks holiday, as well as an extra day after you've been with us for three, five and 10 years. We also have a scheme to help you buy extra holiday if you want to.
• An extra day's paid leave each year to volunteer for a cause close to your community or your heart.
• Big moment day - an extra day’s paid leave for a moment that matters to you - like getting married, moving house or welcoming a new addition to the family (human or furry!)
• Bonus scheme - you'll get a stake in our success and a chance to add to your annual earnings.
• Help saving for your retirement - we'll match your company pension contributions up to 6% and you can contribute through salary sacrifice.
• Supportive and progressive people policies - we’re proud to have a range of policies to support people in their lives in and outside work, including enhanced family leave and policies to promote flexibility, inclusion and progression. We believe you shouldn’t have to wait to join us to know what to expect from us, which is why we share this overview of the policies we have in place to support families and carers. If there's something you want to understand more about, just ask - it won’t make a difference to your application.
• A healthcare cash plan - giving you money back for a range of medical expenses and fast access to doctor's appointments.
• Car lease scheme - you can buy a brand new electric or hybrid car through our leasing partner, and pay for it through salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing support - including a 24/7 assistance programme for you and your family.
• Access to lots of discounts - including 15% off with Reach's very own online marketplace, Yimbly, where you can buy everything from homewares to beauty products.
• Interest-free loans - including for season tickets and technology.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.