Parcel Sortation Specialist

DPD Group; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 36,418,000 - 37,471,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday trading

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Free life assurance of 4 x salary

Free onsite car parking

Health Kiosks

Unum Help@Hand

Discounted shopping

Milestone Days off

Eye tests and glasses support

Job summary

DPD Group in the United Kingdom is hiring a Sortation Operative. You will unload, scan, sort and load parcels using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring safe, swift hub operations and high service levels.

Contract is permanent, 40 hours per week, with an initial night shift learning period before moving to day shift; hourly rate £12.71 with overtime paid at enhanced rate. You will need physical ability to lift up to 25 kg and a focus on health and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation are essential.
• High attention to detail is required for accurate parcel handling.
• Good organisational skills to manage workload and meet targets.
• Ability to perform efficiently under high-pressure environments and tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to various warehouse roles as needed.
• Physical capacity to lift and carry up to 25 kg regularly.
• Awareness of Health and Safety practices in a warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Unload, scan, sort and load parcels to ensure smooth hub flow.
• Monitor and enforce parcel compliance with size and weight regulations.
• Clear blockages promptly to maintain throughput and accuracy.
• Support hub KPIs and improve throughput and accuracy metrics.
• Escalate issues to management promptly.
• Communicate effectively with team members and other departments.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free work area and adhere to Health & Safety policies.
• Support other areas during peak periods as required.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Physical fitness

Health & safety awareness

Job description

DPD Group in the United Kingdom is hiring a Sortation Operative. You will unload, scan, sort and load parcels using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring safe, swift hub operations and high service levels.

Contract is permanent, 40 hours per week, with an initial night shift learning period before moving to day shift; hourly rate £12.71 with overtime paid at enhanced rate. You will need physical ability to lift up to 25 kg and a focus on health and safety.