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Osborne Appointments
Returns Operative
Luton, Bedfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 6 days ago
- Salary
- 13.50 GBP Hourly
- Recruiter
- Osborne Appointments
- Closes
- 04 Mar 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Freelance
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Returns Operative - Luton
The Returns Team Operative is responsible for managing returned goods within the warehouse, ensuring all returned items are correctly received, processed, recorded, and accounted for in line with company policies and procedures. This role also involves communicating with customers regarding delivery exceptions and returns-related issues.
Working Hours & Shifts
Shift length: 8 hours + 30-minute unpaid breakShift patterns: 9:00am 5:30pm12:00pm 8:30pm Days: Monday to SundayDays off: 2 days off per week (consecutive or split) Pay & Benefits
Pay rate: GBP13.50 per hour
Key Responsibilities
Receive and pull returned cages and move them to the designated returns area for sorting and processingSort returned products accurately and identify any discrepancies, damages, or delivery exceptionsInput all relevant return information into the system accurately and in a timely mannerEnsure all returns are processed in full compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standardsProactively reach out to customers via email to inform them of delivery exceptions, delays, or return-related updatesMonitor the warehouse for returned packages that may have been left in unassigned or incorrect areas and ensure they are redirected appropriatelyTake full accountability for the returns process, ensuring all returned items are properly tracked, recorded, and accounted forInvestigate and resolve missing, misrouted, or unaccounted-for returned itemsMaintain a clean, organised, and efficient returns area at all timesWork closely with warehouse, customer support, and inventory teams to ensure smooth returns operations
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong attention to detail and accuracyGood organisational and time-management skillsConfident using warehouse systems and data entry toolsClear written communication skills for customer email correspondenceAbility to take ownership and accountability for tasksProactive and solution-focused approachAbility to work independently and as part of a team Interview Availability
Interview availability is flexible for the right candidate
If you are interested in this role, please apply below with your most recent CV.
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