Night Shift Sortation Operative — 40h, Overtime

DPD UK; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Free life assurance 4x salary

Free onsite car parking

Health Kiosks

Unum Help@Hand

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Eye tests and glasses support

Job summary

DPD UK is seeking a Sortation Operative at DPD Hub 5 to unload, scan, sort and load parcels ensuring safe, swift movement through our network. You’ll work on a 19:00–03:30 shift, five days per week, handling items up to 25 kg with accuracy and care.

The role requires a strong work ethic, good organisation, and the ability to perform under pressure in a busy warehouse environment. Training and PPE are provided, with opportunities for progression within a growing logistics team.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation to maintain high performance standards.
• High attention to detail for accurate parcel handling and processing.
• Good organisational skills to manage workload and hit targets.
• Ability to perform efficiently under high-pressure situations and strict deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to various roles within the warehouse.
• Physical capacity to lift, load and carry items up to 25kg.
• Some understanding of Health and Safety practices in a warehouse.
• Demonstrates DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Caring and Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Unloading, scanning, sorting and loading parcels with precision.
• Ensure swift and secure transit of items through the hub.
• Handle parcels weighing up to 25kg.
• Maintain high physical capability to meet role demands.
• Adhere to shift patterns as part of a 365‑day schedule.
• Uphold health and safety standards at all times.
• Be flexible to work across different warehouse areas.
• Maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills to manage workload.
• Perform duties efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Lifting up to 25kg

Health & safety awareness

DPD DNA values

Job description

DPD UK is seeking a Sortation Operative at DPD Hub 5 to unload, scan, sort and load parcels ensuring safe, swift movement through our network. You’ll work on a 19:00–03:30 shift, five days per week, handling items up to 25 kg with accuracy and care.

The role requires a strong work ethic, good organisation, and the ability to perform under pressure in a busy warehouse environment. Training and PPE are provided, with opportunities for progression within a growing logistics team.