Warehouse Packer
Part Time: 27.5 Hours per Week
Temporary - Fixed Term Contract
Company Overview:
Established in 1983 Postscript Books is an ambitious mail order, catalogue and eCommerce company based near Newton Abbot, Devon. Our aim is to provide a books and people centric workplace that rewards hard work and respects knowledge, skill, enthusiasm, and care for each other and the environment. We do this by embedding a culture of learning, self-reflection and feedback, and encouraging initiative, communication and teamwork. We firmly believe that people work better together, and enjoying the company of our colleagues in the presence of our ever-changing bookshelves is a fundamental part of being at Postscript.
Position Summary:
We are looking for motivated part-time seasonal Warehouse Packers during our busiest time of year. You will join a friendly, supportive and established team of people who enjoy delivering our high standards to customers.
As a packer you will be responsible for packing single and multiple orders to the expected standard. You will also be required to check and verify that the correct books have been picked for the order being packed. Full training and regular support will be provided to all successful candidates.
The working hours are from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. However, there could also be a requirement for additional hours outside of your contracted hours. This is a fixed term contract between October and December 2025.
Joining Postscript Books is a unique opportunity to gain experience working within the bookselling industry and there is potential for this fixed term contract to be extended, and a full-time Warehouse position may become available after this period, depending on business needs and performance.
Key Duties:
* Pack single/double and multi-orders
* Secondary picking
* Despatching
* Undertake other duties as and when required
Skills and Experience:
* Good attention to detail
* A team player
* A clear understanding of Health & Safety within a workplace
Rate of Pay:
* £12.21 per hour
Hours:
* Part-Time hours per week, 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday
* There may be a requirement for additional hours outside of your contracted hours
Benefits
* Staff discount scheme – 50% off our already discounted books
* Free fresh fruit
* Free onsite parking
* Individual support through our Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date: Thursday 18th September 2025
Please note that we will review candidates as they apply. Therefore, we may close the advert before the closing date if the positions are filled.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 weeks
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 27.5 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Newton Abbot TQ12: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
* Please confirm that you understand this is an office-based role in Heathfield, Newton Abbot and there is no relocation package available for this role.
Work Location: In person