Distribution Operative - PM shift
Ingram Content Group
OtherFull Time
- Location
- Bradwell Common, UK
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
Job Description
Role overview
This role provides essential support to the NBNi MK Warehouse team, working under the supervision of the Team Leader. You will play a key part in ensuring efficient and accurate order fulfillment and dispatch.
Responsibilities
- Pick customer orders with a focus on high quality and productivity.
- Package and dispatch books.
- Operate and maintain forklift equipment.
- Supervise the unloading and loading of containers and trailers.
- Assist with goods inwards and outwards processes according to established procedures.
- Ensure outward shipments are clearly labelled and addressed correctly.
- Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the distribution area, goods inwards, loading bay, and yard.
- Assist in Quality Control processes.
- Remove waste materials from the site.
- Participate in regular stock takes as required.
- Adhere to set procedures in accordance with quality controls.
- Monitor and report the need for supply replenishment.
- Take responsibility for your own Health and Safety and be aware of factors affecting colleagues to maintain a safe environment.
- Immediately report any accidents or potential hazards to your Line Manager.
- Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the management team.
Requirements
- 6 months of experience in a warehouse environment.
- GCSEs or equivalent.
- Ability to operate a personal computer effectively.
- Reading comprehension.
- Writing skills.
- Basic math skills (arithmetic, addition, subtraction).
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work safely and adhere to safety guidelines in a warehouse environment.
- Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks.
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a group environment.
- Flexibility to multi-task based on workflow demands.
- Ability to meet and maintain production standards.
- Ability to maintain reasonably reliable attendance.
- Hold a valid counter-balance forklift truck license.
- Experience working in a fast-paced production environment.
Physical Demands
- Ability to walk and stand continuously during the assigned shift.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 20 kilos in full range of motion during the assigned shift.
- Ability to push/pull up to 20 kilos in a manufacturing environment during the assigned shift.
- Ability to grip/grasp continuously during the assigned shift.
- Ability to bend, kneel/squat, twist/turn, reach above shoulder, and type/keyboard frequently during the assigned shift.
- Ability to work the designated shift, including overtime as required.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights and weekends, and ability to travel as needed.
- Exposure to a wide range of temperatures.
Compensation and Benefits
Join an innovative team revolutionizing how publishers make books available in an on-demand world and how publisher content reaches readers globally. Lightning Source UK Ltd, an Ingram Content Group company, is a leader in providing comprehensive, inventory-free on-demand print and distribution services for books to the publishing industry. Lightning Source empowers publishers with the flexibility to print books in any quantity and provides customers access to the most extensive worldwide bookselling channel.
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday allowance plus Bank Holidays
- Life Assurance
- Company Pension Scheme
- Company Sick Pay Scheme
- Continuous Professional Development and Training Opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Free hot drinks
- Service Awards