Warehouse Operative
FedEx
£12.72 per hour
FXE-EU/GBR/EXTA/EXTA/Exeter
Part time, permanent
The Breakroom Take
- Proper breaks
About FedEx
FedEx is a delivery company.
Job description from FedEx
Address:
Unit 23, Greendale Business Park Woodbury SaltertonScheduled Weekly Hours:
35Worker Type:
RegularPosting Start Date
17-Mar-2025Posting Close Date:
27-Apr-2025Job Family:
FXE-EU: Handler (ID)Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Operations team as a package handler.
We believe that our strengths come from our differences, and we actively invest in recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.Working hours: 35 per weekShift: Tuesday-Saturday – 02:00-09:30 (30 min unpaid break)Salary: £12.72 per hour. Premia paid for hours worked between 7pm - 10pm, and 10pm - 6am.
Who we are:
FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.
What you will be doing:
• Sorting, scanning, loading, and unloading packages in a fast-paced environment
• Using relevant equipment and technology when needed
• Following our Health and Safety regulations
• Supporting your supervisor and team members as required
What do you bring with you:
• Be a great team player
• Be able to complete all required training
• Be able to communicate effectively, in a fast-moving environment
• Have excellent eye for detail and be able to make quick, accurate decisions
What do we offer:
• Attractive compensation package
• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge
• Tuition Assistance Program (*applicable for FedEx positions with a permanent contract)
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family in difficult life situations
• Employee reduced-rate shipping
• Great career opportunities
• FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year
Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join FedEx.
Diversity & Inclusion is more than the workplace. It’s the cultures we celebrate, the dreams we inspire, and creating a global community where everyone is accepted. At FedEx, diversity, and inclusion happens because we do it together.
FedEx in the UK is Disability Confident ‘Committed’.
FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all
Our Company
FedEx Express is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World’s Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.
Our Philosophy
The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, deliver the impeccable service demanded by our customers, who reward us with the profitability necessary to secure our future. The essential element in making the People-Service-Profit philosophy such a positive force for the company is where we close the circle, and return these profits back into the business, and invest back in our people.
Our success in the industry is attributed to our people. Through our P-S-P philosophy, we have a work environment that encourages team members to be innovative in delivering the highest possible quality of service to our customers. We care for their well-being, and value their contributions to the company.
Our Culture
Our culture is important for many reasons, and we intentionally bring it to life through our behaviors, actions and activities in every part of the world. The FedEx culture and values have been a cornerstone of our success and growth since we began in the early 1970’s. While other companies can copy our systems, infrastructure and processes, our culture makes us unique and is often a differentiating factor as we compete and grow in today’s global marketplace.
Job insights from Breakroom
Warehouse operative
Warehouse operatives take delivery of goods, and pick, pack and dispatch products
What you’ll do as a warehouse operative:
- Take delivery of goods and raw materials
- Pack and wrap goods
- Check for damaged or missing items
- Make sure stock is stored correctly and safely
- Load goods ready for dispatch
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Night work
- Cleaning
- Physical activities
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What employees say
Pay
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Good
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Most people are paid a living wage
Do FedEx pay warehouse operatives enough to live on?
Most people are paid a living wage.
How we know this
100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do FedEx pay warehouse operatives market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
100% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do warehouse operatives at FedEx get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
80% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do FedEx pay warehouse operatives sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do warehouse operatives at FedEx do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
33% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do warehouse operatives at FedEx worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
73% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do warehouse operatives at FedEx get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
53% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Okay
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to book a holiday at FedEx?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
38% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do FedEx managers change warehouse operatives shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
87% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
Okay
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for warehouse operatives to take sick leave at FedEx?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
60% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do warehouse operatives at FedEx feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
67% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
Okay
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do warehouse operatives at FedEx get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
47% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for warehouse operatives to work at FedEx?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
73% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
Okay
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do warehouse operatives at FedEx enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
62% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2022 and December 2024.
Okay
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Only some people recommend their team
Do warehouse operatives at FedEx recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do warehouse operatives get enough training when they start at FedEx?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are warehouse operatives given support to progress at FedEx?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 83% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do warehouse operatives think FedEx head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
86% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Okay
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do warehouse operatives feel well informed about how FedEx is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
58% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2023 and January 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What FedEx employees say about their job
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Best thing
It's different everyday
Worst thing
Having to finish other people's jobs
Handler at FedEx, November 2024
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Best thing
As an agency worker I have complete flexibility.
Worst thing
As an agency worker I could technically have shifts cancelled at short notice, although in the 7 months I've worked there, this hasn't happened yet.
HGV class 1 driver at FedEx, June 2024
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