Working Hours: Full Time, Hours per week – 37
Shift Pattern: Alternating Shift Pattern:
Week 1: 6am-2pm Mon-Thurs, 6am-1:30pm Fri
Week 2: 2pm-10pm Mon-Thurs, 1:30pm-9pm Fri
Contract Type:Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 8th November 2026
About the Role
ESPO is one of the UK's largest public sector buying organisations, supplying a wide range of products and services to schools, local authorities and public sector organisations nationwide. From our 120,000sq ft warehouse in Enderby, we distribute thousands of products daily to customers across the UK.
We are looking for a reliable, safety-conscious and motivated Sorter Loader to join our Goods Out team. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for sorting customer consignments, loading delivery vehicles and helping ensure orders are dispatched accurately and efficiently.
This role is a “safety critical post” and, consequently, subject to random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with our policies and procedures. A copy of our Substance Testing Policy, Procedure and Guidance is available upon request.
About You
To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria:
- Have experience picking and packing or vehicle loading in a distribution warehouse. General knowledge of warehouse work and knowledge of parcel delivery service practice.
- Possess or be able to obtain current certificate for electric/stacker truck, reviewed every 3 years. Hold a current driving licence (for vehicle loading). Achieve NVQ 2, or equivalent.
- Are numerate and able to work accurately with weights, volumes and quantities. Literate, to read paperwork, endorse and write labels, etc. Have competent keyboard skills.
- Pass a medical examination for the safe use of electric manual handling equipment.
- Can lift and carry items weighing up to 25kg in accordance with manual handling procedures.
- Are methodical and committed to safe working practices. Understanding of concepts of weight distribution over axles for the safe and legal loading of vehicles.
- Can work flexibly as part of a team. Methodical, with common sense and enthusiastic and self-motivated. Also have a positive, with a right-first-time attitude. And must be flexible, to help the organisation meet the needs of customers.
In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our customers.You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
What we offer:
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to 25 days after 5 years' service), and a scheme to buy additional leave.
- Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
- Great office location next to Fosse Park, with free on-site parking and easy access to the M1 and M69.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Bernard Lowrey, Operations Manager
Telephone: 0116 294 4118
Email: b.lowrey@espo.org
About ESPO
We're a unique organisation, owned by the public sector and sharing their values and ethos, but operating with a commercial edge. As a specialist procurement body, we pride ourselves on establishing procurement solutions that save money for the public sector. View our prospectus to find out more.
We have modern, open-plan offices with excellent transport links and a friendly workplace environment. We offer flexible working, a generous holiday entitlement, a contributory pension scheme, training (including professional CIPS qualification) and opportunities to develop your career.
ESPO is supported by a wide range of roles across many different disciplines, including: sales, marketing, IT, procurement, finance, operations (warehouse management and transport planning) and customer services. So whether you are interested in a public-facing role or playing your part behind the scenes, ESPO could be the place for you.
To learn more about working for ESPO, please visit www.espo.org.
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Contact Details:
ESPO - Public Sector Procurement Recruitment Team
