You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we've gone global!
Warehouse Operative
- Job ID
- Job ID 77421
- Team
- Team Distribution
- Location
- Location Pontefract
- Salary
- Salary competitive
- Posting Date
- Posting Date 17/09/2026
- Apply Before
- Apply Before 30/09/2026
Summary
Core Responsibilities:
- Picking and packing customer orders- may use headsets to pick items
- Scanning stock back into the system
- Putting boxes onto conveyor belt or taking boxes off the conveyor belt
- Unload deliveries from the back of trailers
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Physically capable of manual handling and lifting items up to 25kg
- Comfortable working at heights, as the LLOP elevates to 1.78m.
- A decisive thinker who can maintain a fast work pace
- Committed to following rigorous health and safety protocols
- Possesses strong teamwork and communication abilities
- Dedicated to meeting efficiency targets
- Flexible regarding movement within the warehouse throughout the shift
- Adaptable and willing to support different departments as required
- Displays a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn
Benefits
- Sharesave scheme
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Generous bonus scheme for many roles
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Free on-site parking
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.
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Team Overview
With 10,000 colleagues, 9 million square feet of space, and 550 vehicles, our teams move a huge 1.5 million items to customers every single day. This is a fast-paced, precise, and proudly customer-focused operation. From maintaining our automation systems to delivering the final mile, join the team that keeps everything flowing to fulfil our customers' needs.
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Our brands
You’ve probably heard of NEXT, but did you know about our portfolio? Every brand in our offering brings a distinct story, attitude and community. Spanning contemporary lifestyle brands, established high street names and timeless collections, together they showcase the vibrancy of today’s retail world.
